Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics
Plymouth UniversityProgram Overview
The Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core modulesADV715Project Design for ResearchADV702Applying Evidence to PracticeADV716Research DissertationOptional modulesADV742Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric DisordersADV744Neonatal NutritionADV741Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and ChildhoodADV720Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)ADV743Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
- ADV715Project Design for Research
- ADV702Applying Evidence to Practice
- ADV716Research Dissertation
- ADV742Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders
- ADV744Neonatal Nutrition
- ADV741Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
- ADV720Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)
- ADV743Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You will normally have a relevant first class or 2:1 honours degree, or a European first cycle equivalent in dietetics. If you are a non-UK based candidate you must be recognised as a dietician within your own country.
- You should have experience of professional practice in paediatric dietetics.
- Note that successful completion of this pathway does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a dietician with the Health and Social Care Professions Council.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
