Program Overview

Nutrition and Dietetics MNutr

Overview

Dietitians have never been more important. They use their knowledge of food and science to support individuals, groups, and populations to improve their health and well-being. Our integrated masters course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. This means you can become a registered dietitian when you graduate.

Course Information

• Qualification: Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Start Date: September 2026
• Entry Requirements:
  • AAB
  • IB score: 32 including science subjects at Higher Level 5,5
  • IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element)
  • A level: AAB, including at least one of Biology or Chemistry, plus a second science-based subject
  • GCSEs: Maths 4 (C) or above, English 4 (C) or above, Chemistry 5 (B) or an integrated science such as combined science 55 (BB) if A level chemistry is not being taken
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Placements

Clinical placements are a mandatory part of the course. They are predominantly acute hospital or community-based, with complementary virtual placements offered in other areas such as private practice and charity settings. You will complete three practice placements hosted by our practice educator partners.

• Placement A: Undertaken usually during the spring semester in year one of the course, equivalent to two weeks (37.5 hours per week) of placement hours.
• Placement B: Usually 12 weeks duration, taking place in the summer at the end of year three. Placement B comprises B1 (4 weeks) and B2 (8 weeks). B1 is simulated and includes a 2-week complementary placement. These placements span a range of settings including charitable organisations, private dietitians, health coaching organisations, industry, research, and public health. These placements are primarily delivered virtually, but some organisations also offer in-person engagement. B2 is an in-person practice-based placement in a healthcare setting, which could include primary care, hospital, or public health, to help you develop your clinical skills.
• Placement C: Usually 12 weeks long and occurs in the spring semester of year four. Placement C is an in-person practice-based placement in a healthcare setting, allowing you to build on your clinical knowledge and skills.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Essential Study Skills
  • Introduction to Dietetics
  • An Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry
  • Introductory Physiology
  • Sustainable agriculture food and nutrition
  • Fundamentals in Food Science and Nutrition
• Year 2:
  • Communication Skills and Educational Methods
  • Fundamentals of Food and Dietetics
  • Global issues in Nutrition
  • Medicine and Pathology
  • Nutrition and Physiology Interaction
  • Nutrition Metabolism and Disease
• Year 3:
  • Changing Behaviour Promoting Health
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Nutrition Across the Lifespan
  • Principles and Practice of Dietetics
  • Research Skills in Dietetics
• Year 4:
  • Advanced Dietetic Practice (includes 12-week practice placement)
  • Advanced Dietetics (Clinical and Public Health) and Professional Issues
  • Dietetics Research Project

Assessment

We use a range of assessment methods, including exams, essays, verbal presentations, and practicals. Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained in years two, three, and four of study.

Careers

You will be highly skilled in the principles and practices of dietetics, and will have developed your practical research skills. Most dietitians work within the NHS either in hospitals or within the community. A dietitian can choose to specialise in a range of areas such as paediatrics, obesity, renal or liver disease, diabetes, and health promotion.

Additional Costs

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies. It is essential to have your own laptop or PC to have access to our virtual learning environment and complete and submit coursework. Due to our commitment to sustainability, we don’t print lecture notes but these are available digitally.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers. Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.