Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

The demand for registered dietitians continues as lifestyles, healthy eating and nutrition become key issues within society. This course is designed to meet the needs of future practitioners and has a particular emphasis on public health and evidence based practice.**Key Benefits*** Supervision whilst you are on your placements by a member of the dietetics teaching team and support from dedicated placement staff.* Links with local employers and professional bodies to ensure that the course content and delivery meets current and future employer needs.* A diverse teaching team including a range of clinical and academic experts committed to providing a range of excellent learning experiences.* Placements are normally organised within the West Midlands where students, under supervision, apply the skills that are taught in the Faculty’s clinical laboratories.* Eligibility to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), upon successful completion of this course. For more information please see the HCPC website.* Access to the broad research interests of the teaching team, which include: the food poverty, obesogenic environments, whole-person care including spirituality, behaviour change, and ethical decision making by dieticians.All applicants will be required to attend an interview. In line with the National Health Service Constitution, we use a values based recruitment approach in seeking candidates with the appropriate values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care. All offers are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance, a criminal record check via Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent for non-UK residents and a successful interview. For international students, if you are offered a place, the International Office will send you instructions about how to complete your DBS check, including a link to the UK Home office DBS website.The information on this page is for 2022-23 entry and should be used as guidance for 2023-24 entry. The page will be updated shortly, thank you for your patience.