Dietetics

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop the knowledge and skills required for a career as a dietitian with our MSc Dietetics degree.

What you’ll learn

Our two-year MSc Dietetics programme prepares you to:

• work with patients, service users and other professionals within clinical settings such 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 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.

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:

• 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
• identify the factors that influence food choice and food behaviour
• learn a range of techniques and technologies to communicate sensitive information to a variety of audiences
• 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:

• we have over 40 years' experience of clinical education at The University of Reading
• our Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences is the largest of its kind in the UK
• 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
• we are the anchor institution in our region drawing partners from NHS, government and voluntary and community groups.

Information for international students

IELTS requirements: 7.0 overall with no individual element lower than 6.5.

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

Fees and funding