Dietetics
Entry requirements
A level
From three A Levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) to include Chemistry and one other Science subject. Other science subjects accepted are Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology, Maths or Physical Education. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a `Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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About this course
**Understand how nutrients are used in the body, their effect on health and diseases, and use your expertise to advise on healthy lifestyles.**
Dietitians strive to provide the best possible nutritional care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition
- Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health
- Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and catering laboratories
The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates dietetics. The title of Dietitian is protected by law. This means that anyone who uses a designated title must be on the HCPC Register. Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Dietetics course will give you the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC after you graduate.
Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance.
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**ACCREDITED BY**
This course is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a British Dietetic Association (BDA) accredited programme.
**Placements**
You’ll undertake practice placements within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and the North East of England. Placements will take place:
- At the end of year one (three-week placement)
- At the end of year two (13-week placement)
- During year three (12-week placement)
The placements as listed above are a requirement of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) curriculum framework and will take place in quality assured practice settings.
During your placements, you’ll be given the opportunity to practically apply the theories and evidence you have gained during academic study throughout diverse areas of the health service. You’ll be given time to critically reflect on and enhance your skills and academic knowledge before moving onto the next placement, enabling you to demonstrate continuous development.
**Why study Dietetics at Leeds Beckett University...**
- 94% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Dietetics (National Student Survey, 2023)
- Professionally accredited by the British Dietetics Association (BDA) - the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce
- Fantastic placement opportunities - combine your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in real-world settings across Yorkshire and the North East
- Access to specialist facilities - including our food inspection and nutrition labs where you'll enhance your practical research skills
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Food & Food Science
- Practice Placement A
- Food & Society
- Human Physiology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Personal Development & Communication Skills for Dietitians
- Nutrition
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Professional Development for Dietitians
- Genetics & Lifestyle Related Conditions
- Applied Clinical Dietetics
- Social Sciences
- Research Methodology, Statistics & Evaluation
- Practice Placement B
- Human Metabolism
- Nutrition Support
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Mental Health in Practice
- Practice Placement C
- Paediatrics in Practice
- Nutrition Strategies
- Competent Practitioner
- Clinical Effectiveness & Outcomes
- Research Project
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