Course Overview

The MSc Dietetics at Birmingham City University prepares graduates to become registered dietitians through an intensive combination of academic study and supervised clinical practice. The programme covers clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, nutritional assessment, public health nutrition, medical sciences, evidence-based practice, research methods, and patient education.

Extensive placements within NHS healthcare settings develop professional competence in managing nutritional care across diverse patient groups. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and pursue careers in hospitals, community nutrition, public health, and specialist dietetic services.