Program Overview

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Master of Dietetics/BSc (Hons) Dietetics

The Master of Dietetics/BSc (Hons) Dietetics course is a four-year undergraduate program that equips students with the expertise and practical skills needed to work as a registered dietitian in the health and social care sector.

Course Overview

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of dietetics, including the fundamental principles, practical experience, and professional skills required to work as a graduate dietitian. The program is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Course Structure

The course is structured into four years, with the first two years focusing on the fundamental principles of dietetics and the latter two years emphasizing practice-based learning and professional development. Students can choose to pursue either the BSc (Hons) or the undergraduate master's degree, with the option to switch between the two pathways.

Teaching and Learning

Students are taught through a combination of face-to-face and online lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and laboratories. The course includes practice-based learning opportunities in Years Two, Three, and Four, with a minimum of 1000 hours of practice-based learning.

Specialist Facilities

The university offers modern specialist facilities for dietetics students, including chemistry and microbiology laboratories, a teaching kitchen, and a sensory suite. Students also have access to a simulated ward environment and appropriate equipment for completing nutritional and dietary assessments.

Careers

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including the NHS, health education, health promotion, general practice, private healthcare, and government advisory posts.

Professional Registration/Accreditation

Successful completion of the course confers eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. The course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the course include:

• Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBC, Minimum - BCCC
• A Level: BCC
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• International: IELTS of 7.0 with no element lower than 6.5
• Required subjects: Typically Biology and Chemistry required and one further science preferred

Fees and Funding

The fees for the course are available on the university's website. Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland who are subject to Rest of UK fees will be charged for the first three years of study only, with the fourth year being free.

Other Costs

Additional costs associated with the course include:

• Professional indemnity insurance
• Placement travel and accommodation
• Uniform, PVG, and badge costs

Application Information

Applications for the course should be made through UCAS. More information on the application process is available on the university's website.

Awarding Body

The awarding body for the course is Queen Margaret University.

Course Duration and Delivery

The course is delivered on campus at QMU and on placement, with a duration of four years full-time. The start date for the course is September 2026.

School and Division

The course is offered by the School of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing and Midwifery.

SCQF Level

The SCQF level for the BSc (Hons) is 10, and for the Master's, it is 11.

UCAS Code

The UCAS code for the course is B410.