Dietetics (Pre-Registration) MSc

Teesside University

Student placement experiences Teesside dietetics student Rachel Howarth shares her placement experience in a learning disabilities setting, and lecturer Steph Sloan outlines the benefits of work placements. As a graduate you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association, to practice as a dietitian within the UK. This course provides experiences to ensure you are safe and confident to assess dietary and nutritional needs and able to deliver dietary interventions which meet the needs of individuals, groups and populations. Placements are integral to the course – you undertake a minimum of 1,000 hours of dietetic practice in a variety of settings including NHS, public health, research, leadership and charities. You gain the underpinning knowledge and skills to be able to assess and treat individuals, groups and populations with a number of health conditions which impact on their diet and nutrition. This can include contributing to the care and treatment of people with mental and physical health conditions, autistic people and people with a learning disability. In semester one you undertake 75 hours of practice, alongside taught academic modules which explore core principles of dietetic assessment and treatment, professionalism, leadership and quality improvement, and core human sciences related to diet and nutrition. In the second semester you undertake 13 weeks of practice placement supervised by qualified dietitians. In the third semester you further develop your dietetic assessment and management, and explore the role of dietitians in promoting health with a focus on public health interventions. You also study research and innovation in dietetic practice, preparing you for your major project in the final semester. In semester four you undertake a further 13 weeks of practice placement. And finally in semester five you undertake your major project. Top reasons to study this course: Contemporary facilities: learn in our £36.9m cutting-edge Bios building featuring state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including food science laboratories and simulation suites. Supportive teaching team: benefit from a dedicated team of registered dietitians who are passionate about creating an inclusive learning environment to support your personal and professional development. Collaboration: take advantage of opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers. With strong links to local healthcare providers, you have excellent opportunities to network with clinical colleagues. Make a difference: support local patient populations with a range of physical and mental health diet-related conditions during your clinical placements. Get involved with population-based interventions, including those tackling our local food environment, sustainability initiatives and healthy food banks. Financial support: study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. Find out more. You can also apply for our Placement Support Fund if you are experiencing financial difficulties attending your placement. Find out more. Supporting information for applicants Student Reference Policy

Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions