MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Through this two-year course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work as a dietitian, delivering therapeutic nutrition in both public and private sector organisations. You’ll study the nutrition and health of the population, exploring topics from lifespan nutrition to diet therapy and human metabolism to common chronic diseases, their management, and how these change over the life course. Throughout this course you will engage in theory and practical sessions so that, when you graduate, you’re prepared to practise as a dietitian across health and food sectors.

What you will study

Our MSc Dietetics (Pre-registration) course aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the relationships between diet, disease and health. It’s designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence, so that you can develop a career as a professional dietitian in both the health and food sectors. Year 1 core: Clinical Sciences For Nutrition And Dietetics, Dietetic Theory and Practice, Professional Practice, Clinical Practice-Based Learning 1, Clinical Practice-Based Learning 2. Year 2 core: Research Methods And Dissertation, Clinical Practice-Based Learning 3, Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health, Chronic Disease Management.

Career pathways

From nutrition-related roles within government organisations to working in the media; from food industry to research and development, there’s a variety of career paths you could take as a dietitian. You may decide to work in a healthcare setting or perhaps work in sport sector or even develop your career within health education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In line with British Dietetic Association requirements, you will normally be expected to have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:1 or above or equivalent, and evidence of academic study in the five years prior to application. Relevant subject areas include biological sciences, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry and nutrition. You must meet requirements for NHS values-based assessment. You will be required to have completed a minimum of 15 credits at level 4 or above in physiology, a minimum of 20 credits at level 4 or above in biochemistry and a minimum of 15 credits at level 4 or above in a relevant science subject such as genetics, immunology or pharmacology. Selection of applicants will be based on academic achievement, personal statement, relevant work experience and the ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion values in healthcare. Applicants whose first language is not English must also be able to communicate in English to a standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing system (IELTS), with no element below 6.5. This is a requirement of the Standards of Proficiency for dietitians (HCPC, 2013). A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme. In addition, students who have resided outside the UK will be required to provide evidence of a satisfactory overseas police check. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course. Pending Government consultation, it is not currently clear if this will include a requirement for students deployed on placement in CQC regulated activities in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our placement providers and future employers may require this. Therefore, if you are considering this course, we would strongly advise you to take your covid-19 vaccines when due.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-pre-registration-dietetics#how-to-apply

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