Nutrition and Dietetics (pre-registration)

University of Hull

United Kingdom, Hull

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University of Hull

United Kingdom , Hull

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Sep-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,000 / year(s)

Next Intake 29-Sep-2026

Nutrition and Dietetics (pre-registration)

About

About this course

Dietitians are experts in nutrition who can assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutrition-related problems.

Practice-based learning is an essential part of our course and you’ll spend 27 weeks over the two-year programme working hands-on with service users to develop up-to-date skills and professional behaviours in a range of different settings within the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.

Our diverse range of practice placements offer experience across the four pillars of dietetic practice, and include everything from NHS Trusts across the region, dietitians who have established their own dietetic businesses, research, industry and leadership roles, charities and digital and remote dietetic practice.

Many of our local NHS trusts even offer further financial and training incentives to graduate dietitians, and further extra-curricular opportunities are available within the city’s sporting sector courtesy of our well-established links with professional clubs such as Hull FC, Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull City.

Plus, you’ll complete this programme with your own research project, giving you the opportunity to apply for publication in a scientific journal and broaden the nutrition evidence base further – as well as further laying the foundation for your future career.

Unique to this course, taught elements are timetabled Tuesday – Thursdays only, creating an inclusive environment for our students who may have additional responsibilities such as childcare or part-time employment, or choose to commute to campus. (Placements remain full-time Monday-Friday).

Disciplines

Faculty of Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:1 in relevant subject area

Typically a 2:1 or above, (or international equivalent) in a relevant science subject such as biological or health sciences, nutrition or sport and exercise science.

Additional entry requirements for this course

Human physiology and biochemistry should be studied to level 5 or equivalent in your first degree and experience of research or knowledge of research methods will be important. GCSE English and Maths C (Grade 4) or equivalent required.

Please see our additional information on prior learning requirements or contact us for a chat about your specific circumstances.

The course is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and an Occupational Health check.
Offers are subject to satisfactory references.
Places on the course are limited and shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.

Supporting statement information

To support your application to our programme, we ask that you include a personal statement, which can be up to 1000 words (rather than 500 as stated on the application form), to demonstrate that your values are aligned with the NHS Constitution and your behaviours support the Values Based Recruitment approach.

Your personal statement must detail:

Why you want to become a dietitian and your commitment to the profession
An awareness of the varied roles and duties of a dietitian in different settings, and any experiences you have had of working alongside (or shadowing) dietitians
An interest in food, including ingredients, recipes and cooking skills and an enjoyment of food in our diverse society
Evidence of working independently and within a team, including any challenges that were faced and how you overcame them

Please ensure that your application is supported by two references, one being academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Candidates who meet our short-listing criteria will then be invited for an interview, which will take place virtually. You will be invited to an initial 5-10 minute virtual screening call, and if successful you will then be invited to a virtual interview. You will be asked questions which will help us to understand your values and behaviours around themes such as professionalism, teamwork, quality care and compassion.

Interviews will be held in February and May and may continue throughout summer, depending on when applications are submitted and student spaces available.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

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Career

Future prospects

This course has been launched at the request of local healthcare providers to meet a near critical shortage of dietitians – so the career prospects for graduates could hardly be better.

The current employment market for graduates in dietetics is strong, with excellent career paths available in not only the NHS and healthcare, but also in sports nutrition, private practice, education, academia and research, and the medical nutrition and the food and drink industry.