MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration) gives biological sciences graduates a fast-track route into dietetics, with a clinical and health promotion focus and three practice placements.

What you will study

Introduction to Dietetic Practice (Placement A), Essentials of Dietetic Management, Nutrition Through the Life Course, Disease Aetiology and Management, Dietetic Management of Long-Term Conditions, Epidemiology in Public Health, Placement B, Innovative and Emerging Practice, Consolidating Dietetic Practice (Placement C) and a 60-credit research project.

Career pathways

Most graduates work as NHS dietitians; others work in health education, health promotion, general practice, private healthcare, government advisory posts, and the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree, minimum upper second-class (2:1), including significant emphasis on human physiology and biochemistry. The application should show research into and understanding of the dietitian role; relevant shadowing or transferable-skills experience is beneficial. PVG scheme check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance required. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5. Course normally closes to new applications around March.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,710 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £11,710. Fixed for the duration of the course. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,970 a year (2027/28). Full-time; year 1 fee shown. Year 2: £22,970. Fixed for the duration of the course. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full time

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