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Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons)
COURSE OVERVIEW
KEY FACTS
Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association, the course contains two major elements. The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course. Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dietitian. The course requires completing and passing three clinical placements: • Placement one will take place for six weeks during year two (May - June). • Placement two will take place for eight weeks at the start of year three (September - October). • Placement three will take place for 14 weeks during year three (Jan - April).
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All placements require students to show competencies in specific dietetics skills. Placement two and three have assessed elements that contribute to the final degree classification.
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Public Health Nutrition: Lifecycle Public Health within Populations Research Skills Specialist Dietetics
Throughout the three years you will study modules that include:
EMPLOYABILITY & CAREERS
Approved by:
Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association. UCAS code: B402
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Biochemistry Clinical Science for Dietitians Communication for Dietitians Current Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics Dissertation Project Food Studies Health Psychology Health Sociology Nutrition Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology Physiology Principles of Dietetics Professional Skills & Studies Public Health Nutrition
Course length:
Dietitians normally begin their career in the National Health Service where they progress to the main clinical grades. The opportunity exists for specialisation in various aspects of dietetics by means of post-registration education. In addition there are opportunities for Dietitians to be involved in health education/promotion, education, research and journalism. Tuition Fees are full paid by an NHS bursary. Full details about NHS bursaries can be found at: www.weds.wales.nhs.uk/nhs-bursaries
Three years full-time. Entry requirements:
300 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A-levels (or equivalent) to include grade BB in Biology and Chemistry. Entry is also subject to a disclosure and barring service check. Full course profile:
www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/B402
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