Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Dietetics] From Leeds Beckett University

In this course at students will gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills, and catering laboratories. On successful completion of the course, they will be eligible to apply for registration as a dietitian with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Students will undertake practice placements within Nutrition and Dietetics departments across Yorkshire and the North East of England - these occur at the end of Year 1 (three-week placement), at the end of Year 2 (13-week placement), and during Year 3 (12-week placement).

Careers

This course is highly vocational and will give students the expertise to work as a dietitian. Professional development modules will refine their employability and will give them several transferable skills. Excellent career options will be available to them - around 70 percent of our recent graduates started their professional careers working for the NHS, while the remainder secured nutrition-related roles or entered further education within six months of graduation. They could also use your expertise to work in the media, within the food industry, or in education.

• Dietitian