Dietetics and Nutrition - MSc

The Dietetics and Nutrition MSc is an intensive course suitable for graduates with a scientific background wishing to pursue a career as a dietitian. Dietitians are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition related problems at an individual and wider public health level. Dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. The course provides teaching and learning in food, nutrition, dietetics and relevant disease aetiology, pathology and management. Additionally, clinical skills, research skills and public health are embedded in the course. London Met has state-of-the-art facilities including a simulated ward and outpatients department to help you develop your skills in clinical practice. Some specialist aspects of the course are delivered by guest lecturers who are experts within the field of health and nutrition and dietetics. Through successful completion of the course, which includes three compulsory practice placements, you’ll develop the necessary knowledge and skills to provide eligibility to apply to the register of health professionals who meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards for training, professional skills and behaviour.

You will be required to have: a minimum of an upper-second class (2:1) honours degree in life science subjects, A level Chemistry and Biology both at grade C, English and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 for above (or equivalent), an enhanced DBS check for the adult's and children's workforce, clearance for non-exposure prone procedures (EPP) by an approved occupational health service, passed an interview and demonstrate the values that promote compassion, dignity, and respect, attended at a dietetics career event.