MDiet Dietetics

One of the best things about Newcastle’s Dietetics MDiet (B401) is that you won’t just be learning theory — you’ll be constantly putting it into practice. From your very first year, you’ll step into professional spaces that mimic the real world of dietetics, so by the time you graduate you’ll already feel like part of the healthcare team. You’ll use modern labs, consultation rooms, and simulation suites, as well as spend significant time out on placement with the NHS and in community health settings.

Here’s how Newcastle helps you build that hands-on experience:

• Nutrition training suite – complete with a food handling lab, sensory booths, and consultation rooms where you can test foods, practice client interactions, and learn how to explain nutrition advice clearly.

• Clinical Skills Unit – a safe space to role-play patient consultations and practise assessments before you see real patients.

• Inter-professional learning – you’ll often work alongside medical, pharmacy, speech therapy, and other health students, so you learn to communicate across healthcare teams just like you would in the NHS.

• Structured placements (A, B, C) – starting with observational visits in care homes, schools, and catering, and moving up to full dietetic department placements in NHS hospitals where you’ll manage caseloads under supervision.

• Community and public health projects – experiences in places like baby clinics, charities, and weight-management services that show you the bigger picture of dietetics outside of hospitals.

• Research opportunities – in your later years, you’ll carry out a master’s-level research project, building your skills in analysing dietary intake, nutritional status, and body composition.

One of the biggest strengths of this course is that you graduate with a clear professional pathway. Most students move straight into roles as registered dietitians in the NHS or community health, while others branch into public health, private practice, research, or even consultancy. You’ll be well prepared for specialist areas too, like paediatrics, renal nutrition, or critical care — wherever your passion takes you.

To give you a sense of the support and outcomes you can expect:

• Dedicated careers support – Newcastle’s award-winning Careers Service and the School’s own Employability Ambassador scheme help you polish your CV, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers who are actively looking for dietitians.

• Graduate salaries – within 15 months of finishing, the typical salary for Newcastle dietetics graduates is around £25,500, rising steadily to over £30,000 with experience. NHS roles can reach £40,000+ depending on specialism and seniority.

• Strong industry links – your placements are built into the programme and take place in real NHS Trusts, community clinics, care homes, and charities. These partnerships mean you graduate already having hands-on experience in the exact settings you’ll later work in.

• Professional recognition – the degree is approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and aligned with UK regulatory requirements, so you’ll be eligible to register as a dietitian — an essential step to practise in the UK and a credential respected internationally.

• Excellent outcomes – most graduates step directly into dietitian roles within the NHS, while others use their skills in research, public health, or health-related organisations. The mix of clinical and community training gives you flexibility in where your career can go.