Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive scientific foundation for students aspiring to become registered dietitians. This professionally accredited programme integrates rigorous academic study with practical clinical training to ensure graduates meet the highest standards of healthcare practice.

Why Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

This programme is professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Students benefit from the Allied Clinical Health Hub, which features outpatient-style facilities and a Clinical Simulation Suite. The curriculum emphasises inter-professional learning, allowing students to work alongside other healthcare cohorts in realistic environments, including specialised kitchens and food production areas.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build professional identity and clinical competency through core modules and mandatory placements. Modules may include:

• Professional and Interprofessional Development
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Communication for Dietitian
• Human Biochemistry and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Key Dietetics Skills
• Principles of Dietetics
• Health Psychology and Wellbeing
• Population and Lifecycle Nutrition
• Specialist Dietetics
• Research Methods
• Foundations of Dietetic Practice

Careers with Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC, a requirement for practicing as a dietitian in the UK. Most professionals begin their careers within the National Health Service (NHS), progressing through clinical grades. Beyond clinical roles, opportunities exist in health promotion, research, education, and journalism. Some graduates also pursue entrepreneurial paths by establishing their own nutrition-based businesses.