Dietetics and Leadership (pre-registration) MSc at Coventry University

Qualify to assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level, in just two years. This course is aimed at learners with a prior related degree-level qualification, or with equivalent experience, who have a passion for working with people to promote healthy lifestyles, optimise health and wellbeing, prevent diet-related disease and reduce health inequalities. On successful completion of this course, you will meet the requirements to apply to the HCPC for registration as a dietitian and apply for roles working in the profession in a variety of settings, including the health service.

Faculty: School of Health and Care  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Becoming a Professional Practitioner, Foundations of Dietetic Practice, Introduction to Diet Therapy for Dietitians, Developing Diet Therapy, Placement 1: Developing Dietetic Practice. Year two: Evaluating Evidence Within Health and Care, Complex Diet Therapy, Placement 2: Consolidating Dietetic Practice, Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional, The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course, you should be professionally competent and eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and membership of the British Dietetic Association. You should be prepared for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings including acute hospital settings, community settings, public health, industry, media, research and non-governmental organisations.

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