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University of Reading: Dietetics (Pre-registration)
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Develop the knowledge and skills required for a career as a dietitian with our HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) accredited MSc Dietetics degree.
Our two-year MSc Dietetics programme prepares you to:
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work with patients, service users and other professionals within clinical settings such the National Health Service (NHS) and other providers
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deliver evidence-based dietetic practice and innovative public health nutrition initiatives
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use dietary manipulation and food to treat existing disease and optimise health, both at individual and population level.
Our mission for nutrition and dietetics at Reading is to a create sustainable healthy food system for all.
For more information, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutritional-sciences-pg/msc-dietetics
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Academic entry requirements: Applicants are typically required to have a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above or international equivalent), in a relevant life science, health science or bioscience subject which contains an acceptable level of human physiology and biochemistry (at level 5). For example, this could include: nutrition, nutritional sciences, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, pharmacy, health sciences, food science, applied nutrition, sports and exercise science or psychology. Evidence of recent study is normally required if your first degree, or a subsequent postgraduate degree, was completed more than five years ago, such as a relevant undergraduate or master's module, Access course or relevant continuing professional development (CPD) qualifications. In some cases we may ask you to complete an assignment as part of the short-listing process. More information on our recognition of prior learning which includes prior experiential learning can be found in our Recognition of Prior Learning document. IELTS |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| England | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9535 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 31650 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 31650 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Develop the knowledge and skills required for a career as a dietitian with our HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) accredited MSc Dietetics degree.
What you’ll learn Our two-year MSc Dietetics programme prepares you to:
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work with patients, service users and other professionals within clinical settings such as the National Health Service (NHS) and other providers
-
deliver evidence-based dietetic practice and innovative public health nutrition initiatives
-
use dietary manipulation and food to treat existing diseases and optimise health at individual and population levels.
Our mission for nutrition and dietetics at Reading is to create a sustainable, healthy food system for all.
Skills you’ll gain Our MSc Dietetics course will place you at the heart of the discussion on nutrition, health and sustainable food systems. You will:
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gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of dietetics in the context of improving and sustaining health, as well as treating disease at individual, group and population levels
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identify the factors that influence food choice and food behaviour
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learn a range of techniques and technologies to communicate sensitive information to a variety of audiences
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meet the criteria for the HCPC Standards of Proficiency and be eligible to apply for registration as a dietitian.
Choose MSc Dietetics at The University of Reading Take advantage of being a member of the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, where:
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we have over 40 years' experience of clinical education at The University of Reading
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our Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences is the largest of its kind in the UK
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our Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition (HSUHN) has an international reputation for our research into the relationship between diet and the risk of chronic diseases
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we are the anchor institution in our region, drawing partners from the NHS, government, and voluntary and community groups.
*For more information, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutritional-sciences-pg/msc-dietetics *
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | **Academic entry requirements** Evidence of recent study is normally required if your first degree, or a subsequent postgraduate degree, was completed more than five years ago, such as a relevant undergraduate or master's module, Access course or relevant continuing professional development (CPD) qualifications. In some cases we may ask you to complete an assignment as part of the short-listing process. More information on our recognition of prior learning which includes prior experiential learning can be found in our Recognition of Prior Learning document. IELTS Pre-sessional English language programme Please visit the course page on our website for the full entry requirements, including experience and supporting information requirements. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| England | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 12800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 30950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 30950 GBP for Year 1 |
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