Dietetics (Pre-Registration),PGDip

Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom, Oxford

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Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom , Oxford

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Headington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 21 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,900 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Dietetics (Pre-Registration),PGDip

About

Overview

Our MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration) course fully prepares you as a dietician to use food and nutrition science to improve health and wellbeing.

You’ll study with qualified, experienced, and research-active lecturers and clinical dietitians currently working in the field.
The small study groups ensure you receive enhanced academic support and tailored training that meets your needs and preferences.
You’ll be able to consolidate your knowledge with placements in clinical and non-clinical settings and practical sessions in our state-of-the-art labs.
You can nurture your skills at our Simulation Centre, featuring virtual reality technology (awarded for interprofessional medical education) before your placements with our NHS and industry partners in and around Oxfordshire.

Embrace our healthcare education expertise and equip yourself with knowledge, practical skills, and ethos for a successful dietetics career. Graduates can apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and secure employment in healthcare environments, public health, freelance and more.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

You should hold an honours degree at 2:1 or higher in a relevant health or life sciences subject with sufficient emphasis on human physiology and biochemistry, and an understanding of the principles of nutritional sciences. Further information is available here. Other degrees, including science degrees of a different classification and master’s qualifications, will be considered via transcripts.

We offer short courses and singular modules to help you meet entry requirements if you need an alternative entry route. We recommend contacting us at dietetics@brookes.ac.uk to discuss your qualifications before applying. Alternatively, our Admissions Lead will suggest any required short courses or singular modules when reviewing your application.

Satisfactory occupational health clearance is required to participate in this course, whilst compliance with standard NHS immunisations is essential for placement attendance.

Applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.

Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.

If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.

English Program Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English Proficiency to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no component below 6.5 is required.

Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Career

Careers

Join our course and embark on a journey towards a thriving and rewarding career. As the sole statutory experts authorised to assess, diagnose, and consult on diet-related issues, dietitians are in high demand. Plus, with the government's unwavering support through a dedicated Office for Health Promotion, the stage is set for a robust job market with exceptional prospects.

Whether you look to augment your current role in the health or food industry, seek specialisation, or consider an exciting career change, our course equips you with the skill set that paves the way for a world of career destinations:

Clinical, community or public health dietitian
Health promotion or education specialist including working in the media
Scientist or consultant in food manufacturers, retailers, and medical food and pharmaceutical companies
Nutrition-related roles within charities, trade associations, or the government
Specialised educator/trainer in advanced dietetic practice
Researcher within universities, food companies, or research institutes
Continuation of the academic journey through a PhD.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of what dietitians can do in their career, we recommend reading this article from The British Dietetic Association.