Course summary
This accredited professional course will provide you with a postgraduate award in Nutrition and Dietetics together with eligibility for registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK). Our innovative approach, together with an ethos of research and evidence-informed practice, aims to foster your personal and professional development. Why study this course with us? Our accredited course is delivered in an innovative way. Academic and placement learning is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners who are all committed to helping you to develop the necessary skills to become an effective dietetic practitioner who contributes to high-quality evidence-based practice. You will have access to course-specific facilities and laboratories, and benefit from the Faculty’s links with local NHS Trusts and practitioners, plus expertise from the pharmaceutical and food industries and British Dietetic Association specialist groups.
Assessment method
There are a variety of assessments, including examinations, coursework, and group and individual presentations. Due to the need to achieve professional accreditation and registration, the teaching experience is intensive and student focused. Contact hours vary through the semesters, but you will have around 12 contact hours and 18 hours of self-study per week, including working towards assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
Normally, an upper second (2.1) class honours degree in a relevant science subject is required with modules in: Biochemistry (minimum 20 credits at Level 4 or above); and; Physiology (minimum 20 credits at level 4 or above). Plus, an additional 20 credits in a relevant science subject (such as Immunology, Microbiology or Genetics). All students need to have completed an undergraduate dissertation/ research project. Academic study should have taken place within the last five years. If your degree was completed more than five years ago we require evidence of academic study or career and professional development activity within the last five years. Students with a 2:2 including a substantial amount of Biochemistry and Physiology with good grades in these subjects plus a relevant postgraduate qualification will also be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/postgraduate-fees
Sponsorship information
NHS means-tested bursaries are available.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ