BSc (Hons)

Dietetics

Teaching & Learning

By combining nutritional science with practical expertise, you will explore the dietary effects of food on health and ways it can be used to treat disease and promote health in individuals and groups. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.

What you'll learn

Study the mechanisms underpinning normal physiological function in the healthy human body. The role of the nervous system and the endocrine system in the control of homeostasis will be introduced to you prior to consideration of the operation of key physiological systems in the body including the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and renal system.
Explore the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also study the nutritional and physiological requirements of identifiable groups throughout the lifespan and consider factors that influence eating habits.
Study the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also understand the impact of nutrition through the life cycle including cultural, religious and socio-economic influences
Gain a foundation for the understanding of microbiology and food science. You will develop your basic laboratory, practical and food skills.
During this 3-week work based awareness placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve two learning outcomes and associated tasks which are practice based competencies as agreed with placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility for you to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of your course.
Gain an understanding of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and how this relates to function.
Gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health and illness. In addition, you will study the concept, theory and practice of health promotion and basic nutrition related research principles and statistics.
Study the mechanisms underpinning normal physiological function in the healthy human body. The role of the nervous system and the endocrine system in the control of homeostasis will be introduced to you prior to consideration of the operation of key physiological systems in the body including the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and renal system.
Explore the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also study the nutritional and physiological requirements of identifiable groups throughout the lifespan and consider factors that influence eating habits.
Study the principles upon which the science of nutrition is based including requirements for nutrients and their role in maintaining health. You will also understand the impact of nutrition through the life cycle including cultural, religious and socio-economic influences
Gain a foundation for the understanding of microbiology and food science. You will develop your basic laboratory, practical and food skills.
During this 3-week work based awareness placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve two learning outcomes and associated tasks which are practice based competencies as agreed with placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility for you to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of your course.
Gain an understanding of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and how this relates to function.
Gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health and illness. In addition, you will study the concept, theory and practice of health promotion and basic nutrition related research principles and statistics.

What you'll learn

Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition support to patient/client situations. You will build on your understanding of malnutrition and its effects in clinical settings and demonstrate communication skills
Apply the principles of nutrition practice to a range of lifestyle related conditions and explore the underpinning genetics.
Develop personal and professional skills and attitudes for successful integration into the workplace appreciating clinical governance initiatives and how they are employed within health and social care.
Further enhance your research knowledge and application, data handling and data manipulation skills. You will also study the concept of critical evaluation and its importance when evaluating scientific research papers in relation to nutrition and dietetics.
Gain an understanding of the biochemical processes involved in the extraction of energy from food in humans and how that energy may be utilised to maintain and promote health.
Understand, integrate and apply the principles of psychology and sociology in long term disease management.
Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition intervention to patient/client situations to a range of medical and surgical conditions and acute/chronic disease states.
During this 13 week work based practice placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve seven learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.
Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition support to patient/client situations. You will build on your understanding of malnutrition and its effects in clinical settings and demonstrate communication skills
Apply the principles of nutrition practice to a range of lifestyle related conditions and explore the underpinning genetics.
Develop personal and professional skills and attitudes for successful integration into the workplace appreciating clinical governance initiatives and how they are employed within health and social care.
Further enhance your research knowledge and application, data handling and data manipulation skills. You will also study the concept of critical evaluation and its importance when evaluating scientific research papers in relation to nutrition and dietetics.
Gain an understanding of the biochemical processes involved in the extraction of energy from food in humans and how that energy may be utilised to maintain and promote health.
Understand, integrate and apply the principles of psychology and sociology in long term disease management.
Apply the principles of dietetic practice and of nutrition intervention to patient/client situations to a range of medical and surgical conditions and acute/chronic disease states.
During this 13 week work based practice placement you will apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve seven learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.

What you'll learn

Reflect on your clinical placement experience in a number of subject and professional areas and measure dietetic practice against current standards and clinical guidelines, while developing an ability to focus on dietetic outcomes and innovative solutions for practice.
Develop practical and theoretical research skills through the planning, conducting and presentation of findings of a research project (Primary research or Systematic-type review) with minimum supervision.
Develop yourself in terms of professional autonomy, accountability and proficiency of practice. You will gain a critical appreciation of professional practice and its integration within ethical and legal frameworks underpinned by current health and social care policy.
Enhance your expertise in the principles of management strategies and facilitation with groups who are affected by mental health and associated impacts on clinical and nutritional intervention.
Develop your skills and understanding of the principles of management strategies and facilitation within paediatric groups and associated clinical and nutritional interventions.
During this 12 week work based practice placement you will continue to apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve four learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Practice Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.
Further develop your facilitation and enterprise skills, as you utilise your nutrition, dietetic and management skills to select key performance indicators, appropriate resources and evaluation strategy. During this you will identify and reflect on their leadership skills and development.
Reflect on your clinical placement experience in a number of subject and professional areas and measure dietetic practice against current standards and clinical guidelines, while developing an ability to focus on dietetic outcomes and innovative solutions for practice.
Develop practical and theoretical research skills through the planning, conducting and presentation of findings of a research project (Primary research or Systematic-type review) with minimum supervision.
Develop yourself in terms of professional autonomy, accountability and proficiency of practice. You will gain a critical appreciation of professional practice and its integration within ethical and legal frameworks underpinned by current health and social care policy.
Enhance your expertise in the principles of management strategies and facilitation with groups who are affected by mental health and associated impacts on clinical and nutritional intervention.
Develop your skills and understanding of the principles of management strategies and facilitation within paediatric groups and associated clinical and nutritional interventions.
During this 12 week work based practice placement you will continue to apply knowledge and develop skills to achieve four learning outcomes which are practice based competencies as agreed with Practice Placement providers and in line with HCPC requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian on successful completion of the course.
Further develop your facilitation and enterprise skills, as you utilise your nutrition, dietetic and management skills to select key performance indicators, appropriate resources and evaluation strategy. During this you will identify and reflect on their leadership skills and development.