MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Please note that applications for this course don't open until January 2027. As the only qualified health professionals to assess, diagnose and deliver interventions for diet and nutrition-related problems, there has never been a greater demand for qualified, knowledgeable dietitians to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and the wider public. Our MSc in Dietetics will provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional approach needed for practice in a contemporary healthcare environment.

What you will study

On this postgraduate degree in Dietetics, you will gain knowledge in food science, applied nutrition, clinical pathology and pharmacology, social science and therapeutic dietetics. Development of key skills, including communication, research and professionalism will enable you to become a compassionate and competent practitioner who can deliver effective, evidence-based and quality-driven care. You'll learn in specially built clinical skills rooms, with specialist space so you can get the best training possible. Modules include Evidence Based Professional Practice, The Foundations of Dietetic Practice, Nutrition, Metabolism, Pathology and Pharmacology, Food Science, Food Skills and Applied Nutrition, Prevention and Intervention in Dietetic Practice 1, Consolidating Professional Practice (Dietetics), Prevention and Intervention in Dietetic Practice 2, MSc Healthcare Professional Project Module.

Career pathways

As the demand for qualified diet and nutrition professionals grows, there are ever expanding career opportunities for registered dietitians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, which includes the study of human physiology and biochemistry (including cell biology, concepts of cell theory, an understanding of the fundamentals of biological chemistry; key biochemical molecules and their role in cellular activities; physiological processes at the organ and systems level). Suitable degrees include: biomedical science, human nutrition, nutritional science, biochemistry, human biology, physiology or health sciences. Please note, we may need to ask to see your undergraduate degree transcript and in some cases, will request further details about the content of individual modules. Applicants will also be expected to have a strong interest in working as a registered dietitian, with a demonstrated understanding of the role and the skills required to be a registered practitioner. It may be advantageous to have work experience in a care environment. Any offer of a place is subject to satisfactory performance at interview. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearance. Enrolment on the course is subject to: an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 2 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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