Dietetics

You will study the following modules:

• Introduction to Dietetic Practice (Placement A) (20 credits): This module includes 150 hours of practice-based learning split between practice, third sector and university settings. The module will introduce and begin to develop your knowledge and awareness of the dietitian's role within health and social care settings.
• Essentials of the Dietetic Management (20 credits): This module will provide you with a broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of the dietetic management of disease and to further develop the relevant professional skills and techniques required to effectively and sustainably manage individuals, groups and populations within the context of inter-professional working
• Nutrition Through the Life Course (20 credits): This module will allow you to apply and critically evaluate the scientific principles and nutritional needs of individuals throughout the life course and in different sub-groups of the population in the community.
• Disease Aetiology and Management (20 credits): This module will promote an integrated knowledge of the common disorders and treatments of the gastrointestinal tract, of renal and cardio-respiratory systems and an understanding of the metabolism and endocrinology of key metabolic disorders.
• Dietetic Management of Long-Term Conditions (20 credits): This module will provide you with a critical and integrated knowledge and understanding of the dietetic management of long-term conditions children, young people and adults. It will also further develop the relevant professional skills and techniques required to effectively and sustainably manage those living with long term conditions within a multi-professional health and social care landscape.
• Epidemiology in Public Health (20 credits): You will gain a critical and applied understanding of how epidemiological research is used in the field of public health and will be able to analyse and interpret a real-life public health dataset and make recommendations for public health practice/health promotion based on findings.
• Placement B (20 credits): This module includes 12 weeks practice-based learning. The module will enable you to apply your broad and integrated theoretical knowledge and further develop the range of skills needed to work as a Dietitian with a range of client groups and within a range of care settings.
• Innovative and Emerging Practice (40 credits): This module will provide you with an applied and critical knowledge and understanding of innovative and emerging dietetic practice.
• Consolidating Dietetic Practice (Placement C) (60 credits): This module includes 12 weeks practice-based learning. The module will enable you to become competent in translating theory into practice to demonstrate competency in the range of skills required to work as a graduate dietitian.
• Research Project (60 credits): The module aims to enable you to develop and apply the skills of research and enquiry to produce a small-scale study which demands a professional approach, academic rigour, independence and self-direction.