Dietetics and Nutrition (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

Within this Dietetics and Nutrition (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University you’ll learn the skill necessary to become a dietitian – the only qualified health professional that can assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition related problems at an individual and wider public health level.

Quick Facts:

• They’ll introduce you to the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease. This practical guidance will enable you to help members of the public make healthier lifestyle and food choices.
• Throughout your studies, you’ll gain an understanding of the conditions where nutrition plays a significant role in disease management. You'll develop the knowledge to provide nutrition and dietetic care for individuals, groups and populations who have or already are at risk of developing long-term health conditions.
• In addition to lectures and seminars, this degree includes group work, role plays and practical sessions in the laboratory and the technical kitchen. Their internationally renowned teaching staff are actively involved in dietetics practice and research, and will provide consistent support and mentorship.

Career opportunities:

• Graduating from our Dietetics and Nutrition (Hons) course is the start of an exciting and varied career in nutrition, health and disease management.
• Their health science graduates have gone into various health care professions including acute, community, obesity and HIV specialist dieticans, health advisers, sports coaches and PE teachers in organisations including King's College Hosptial, Bupa, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, various other NHS organisations and The Food Chain.