Why study this course with us?

• We actively engage with local dietetic departments to provide you with a course that has an ethos of research and evidence-informed practice, fostering your professional development.
• The teaching staff of the Nutrition and Dietetics course from the University of Chester will bring a wealth of expertise to the course including nutrition, the food industry, public health, biosciences, sport and exercise, and of course, dietetics. Through service user participation, and our innovative approaches to teaching and learning, it brings the real world of dietetics into taught sessions.
• We are committed to developing competent, compassionate dietitians who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, values and attitude necessary to be effective healthcare practitioners. Once you have graduated, you will be eligible to apply for registration in Dietetics with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Job prospects

There is an increasing demand for dietitians in both the clinical and community setting, although a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is also relevant for working in public health, the food and drink industry, medical nutrition, sports nutrition, the media or progressing into academia and research.