Dietetics
Entry requirements
A level
to include Biology. Excludes General Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma in a Science subject, with 45 Level 3 credits in Science or Health units. To include: 36 level 3 credits at Distinction, with 15 in Biology and 15 in Chemistry. Remaining credits must be Merit or higher. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/ C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include 7 points in Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM or above in Applied Science, including distinctions for unit 8: physiology of human body systems, unit 9: physiology of human regulation and reproduction, and unit 10: biological molecules and metabolic pathways.
Scottish Higher
to include Biology at Advanced Higher.
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes general studies) [2] Must include Applied Science OR Health and Social Care qualification profile AND [3] 32 tariff points or above from an Science subject or Mathematics. [4] May also include AS level and EPQ
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About this course
**Registered dietitians use their passion for working with people to promote healthy lifestyles, optimise health, manage and prevent diet-related diseases.**
Dietitians are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems. This course is designed to enable you to use your expertise to promote a healthy lifestyle and offer nutrition advice. It aims to enable you to translate the latest nutrition science into understandable, practical information about food and provide education and support to enable people to manage their health and treat nutrition-related disease.
- Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA)*.
- All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs*.
- Strong links with local NHS trusts and other healthcare providers, such as private hospitals, hospices and community settings.
**Key Benefits**
- Upon successful completion of the course you will have a thorough understanding of the physical and psychological components of nutrition, and importantly how to enable behaviour change. You’ll understand the barriers people face and the strategies which can be used to overcome those barriers which prevent successful adoption of healthier lifestyles.
- Through our innovative approaches to teaching and learning, you will have the opportunity to experiment, innovate and experience immersive situations as you learn in a safe, secure and inspiring environment. Simulated real-life scenarios will aim to utilise contemporary, innovative and authentic assessments, which embed service user involvement throughout. By working collaboratively across multi-professional groups in simulation facilities, you will have the chance to enhance your professional identity, knowledge and behaviours.
- Our multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building features a range of mock healthcare settings, including hospital wards, ambulance, therapy suites and community houses, giving you the opportunity to replicate real-life situations before you go on placement*.
- You will undertake four periods of practice education (placements)* in a range of NHS and non-NHS settings - predominantly in the West Midlands region - supported by experienced and trained educators.
- Innovative and varied assessments offering a range of assessment methods aimed at providing real life skills. Use of creative and innovative teaching approaches with an emphasis on applying the learning to dietetic practice.
- Our highly qualified academic staff and experienced practice team will support and challenge you to make a difference in practice. Current staff are active and influential members of the profession, for example sitting on committees and boards within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and other national organisations (please note that staff may be subject to change).
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*see website for details
Modules
Year One
Year one aims to give you a foundation in nutrition, introducing key dietetic skills such as nutritional assessment and, behaviour change in readiness for an introductory placement in clinical practice. You will also have opportunities to work inter-professionally with other health care professionals, reflecting the environment you will work in when you graduate.
Modules
Human Nutrition and Metabolism - 20 credits
Foundations of Evidence-Informed Practice - 20 credits
Food and Food Production - 10 credits
Nutrition, Physiology and Eating Behaviour - 30 credits
Health and Wellbeing in the Community - 20 credits
Foundation in Dietetic Practice (Including Placement A) - 20 credits
Year two
Year two builds on the skills and knowledge you developed in the first year with a focus on the clinical management and diet therapy for a variety of health conditions.
Modules
Neurology and Ethical Decision-Making - 30 credits
Lifestyle Management of Diseases - 20 credits
Gastrointestinal and Excretory Systems - 30 credits
Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics - 20 credits
Critical Care and Hypermetabolism - 10 credits
Developing Evidence-Informed Practice - 10 credits
Final Year
Year three consolidates your skills and knowledge and prepares you for the workplace. The third year also consists of two mandatory 12-week clinical placements and a 2-week public health placement, which are all sourced by the university.
Year three consolidates your skills and knowledge and prepares you for the workplace. The third year also consists of two mandatory 12-week clinical placements and a 2-week public health placement, which are all sourced by the university.
Modules
Developing Dietetic Practice: Placement B - 30 credits
Consolidating Dietetic Practice: Placement C - 30 credits
Dietetic Practice in Workplace Settings: Placement D - 20 credits
Leadership and Management for Healthcare Professionals - 20 credits
Evidence Based Research Project - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Assessment methods
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
written coursework/case studies
self-assessment quizzes
objective structured clinical examinations
presentations and posters
formal examinations and practical projects
group work
development of a clinical portfolio
Our innovative and varied assessments offer a range of assessment methods aimed at providing real life skills. Use of creative and innovative teaching approaches with an emphasis on applying the learning to dietetic practice.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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