Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Dietetics (Accelerated) in Coleraine United Kingdom | Ulster University
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Coleraine United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,135.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
The pre-registration MSc Dietetics program is designed to equip science graduates with essential knowledge and professional skills needed to qualify as registered dietitians (RDs), while also cultivating advanced research capabilities.
As regulated healthcare professionals, dietitians evaluate, diagnose, and address nutritional issues for individuals and communities. They apply cutting-edge scientific research and public health findings about food, nutrition, and disease, translating this knowledge into actionable advice to help people make informed dietary and lifestyle decisions.
This intensive 20-month program leverages students' previous education, offering both theoretical and practical training in food science, nutrition, and their impact on health. The curriculum covers: Applied Nutrition, Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Research Methods and Biostatistics, Nutritional Assessment, Dietary Guidelines, Diet-Related Disorders, Public Health Nutrition, and an independent research component. Through these modules, students learn about disease origins, progression, biochemical processes, and treatment approaches - knowledge they then apply during clinical placements to enhance wellbeing, manage acute and chronic conditions, and deliver quality patient care, preparing them for autonomous practice across various healthcare environments, including the NHS.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are required to have achieved BSc Hons Science degree, 2:1 classification which contains a substantive component of biochemistry and physiology or equivalent related science subjects which demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals in biosciences and also have studied research skills and methodology within a previous degree or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.
EU students are eligible to apply. However this course is not currently open to overseas applicants due to placement constraints.
Students must be in good health as evidenced from a satisfactory medical report (SENDO compliant) and entry is also subject to a satisfactory criminal record check carried out through AccessNI.
The closing date for applications is 15th January of the year of entry. Each application form must be accompanied by a copy of degree transcript, two academic references and a 500-word supporting statement to clearly outline why you are applying for this programme and relevant information to support your application, all of which is used to select students for interview. Please note that it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that 2 written references are uploaded by closing date: names of 2 referees is not sufficient. Interviews (in March/April) form part of the selection process at which attendance in person is usually required. There are currently 5 places which are part-funded by Department of Health NI (135 credits) and self funded for remaining modules (180 credits). Students living in GB are not eligible for this part funding due to regulations by DoHNI. Further information on admissions process and fees can be obtained from Course Director or Admissions Office, Coleraine
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5.
TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum (L 22, R 24, S - 25, W 24)
EU students are eligible to apply. However this course is not currently open to overseas applicants due to placement constraints.
Students must be in good health as evidenced from a satisfactory medical report (SENDO compliant) and entry is also subject to a satisfactory criminal record check carried out through AccessNI.
The closing date for applications is 15th January of the year of entry. Each application form must be accompanied by a copy of degree transcript, two academic references and a 500-word supporting statement to clearly outline why you are applying for this programme and relevant information to support your application, all of which is used to select students for interview. Please note that it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that 2 written references are uploaded by closing date: names of 2 referees is not sufficient. Interviews (in March/April) form part of the selection process at which attendance in person is usually required. There are currently 5 places which are part-funded by Department of Health NI (135 credits) and self funded for remaining modules (180 credits). Students living in GB are not eligible for this part funding due to regulations by DoHNI. Further information on admissions process and fees can be obtained from Course Director or Admissions Office, Coleraine
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5.
TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum (L 22, R 24, S - 25, W 24)
Tuition
GBP
15,840