BSc (Hons) Dietetics

Plymouth University

Dietetics

A healthcare profession which involves the application of nutrition to groups and individuals and the treatment of disease

Requires an understanding of how the science of nutrition can contribute to the health of individualsand communities and to clinical management of disease

Course Structure• Highly integrated and focused course

• Course completed over three years, achieved by extending the academic year (45 weeks/year)

• Sometimes working across traditional summer vacation, but still get holidays of at least 8 weeks a year

• The course is delivered using both practical and theoretical elements

• Shared learning with other allied health professionals/ multi-professional groups

Course Aims• Safe, competent and confident practitioner

• Accountable and autonomous

• Life long learning and transferable skills

• Reflective and clinical reasoning skills

• Research ethos

• Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory

• EU requirements• Eligibility to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and

the British Dietetic Association

New Opportunities, New Approaches

• Academic staff including ‘clinical academics’ shared with the NHS (bringing back real life)

• Case studies and problems to solve

• Psychologists, sociologists, other AHPs, physiologists, pharmacologists teach on dietetic modules

Practice/Clinical Placements• Clinical placement training in Dietetic Departments integrated

into course

• Three Placements; • 3 weeks – introduction

• 12 weeks – basic Dietetic skills

• 12 weeks – complex skills

• Placements likely to be in South West but not guaranteed

• DoH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for placements – visit our Funding for Health Care Students talk for more info

Placements in the South West

You may be required to travel for your placements, developing a broader practice experience

Course ContentYear 1• Evidence based practice• Psycho-social studies for health• Physiology• Nutritional Biochemistry

Year 2• Nutrition for Health (PBL)• Nutritional Epidemiology• Pathophysiology• Immunology

Year 3• Public Health Nutrition• Management & leadership for inter-

professional practice• Dietetics (PBL)

• Food Studies (quality & safety)• Human Nutrition (food, diet and

lifestyle)• Placement A

• Dietetics in Practice 1• Diet, metabolism and Health• Inter-professional working• Placement B

• Dietetics in Practice 2• Project Studies 1• Project Studies 2• Placement C

Inter-Professional EducationCommon Foundation programme facilitates an

inter-professional approach – Opportunities for shared learning between students on

• Physiotherapy• Dietetics• Occupational Therapy• Podiatry• Pre-Registration Midwifery

• Inter-Professional modules in all years of course• Specialist Allied Health Professions training

facilities based near Derriford Hospital

Your ApplicationWhat we look for:Totality of the application• Academic qualifications including

– Strong GCSE profile: Five grades C and above in one sitting (must include English, Maths and Science)

– A Levels: A level grades ABB (320 points). Biology and a further science A level required (preferably Chemistry). Must have at least AS Chemistry.

• Personal Statement

• References

Your ApplicationWhat we look for:

Non Standard Academic Qualifications• BTEC or Diploma in a science related area. Units must include

both Biology and Chemistry

• Access to higher education, to include 15 Biology and 15 Chemistry units at L3 distinction

• Applications from those returning to education are welcome

• Evidence of academic study in the last five years is required

Personal Statement• Demonstrate an interest and knowledge for the

profession

• Evidence of related work experience

• Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills

• Ability to empathise with others

• Problem solving and use of initiative

If Offered a Place

• Commitment to the course

• Be sure before you start

• Attend preview day

• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check

• Occupational health screen

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BSc (Hons) Dietetics

at

Plymouth University

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