BSc Hons Dietetics

At Ulster University, studying Dietetics isn’t just about lectures and textbooks. From day one, you’ll get hands-on experience that prepares you for the real world. You’ll work in clinical settings, explore cutting-edge research, and make use of fantastic facilities that bring your learning to life. These experiences help you build the practical skills, confidence, and professional understanding that employers look for in a dietitian.

Here’s how you’ll get that experience:

• Clinical Placements: Gain real-world experience in hospitals, clinics, and community settings under the supervision of qualified dietitians.

• Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE): Work alongside researchers on projects exploring how diet impacts health, giving you a taste of real scientific investigation.

• Human Intervention Studies Unit (HISU): Take part in nutritional studies with volunteers, learning how to run and analyze interventions safely and effectively.

• State-of-the-Art Laboratories: Access specialized labs, including metabolic and gastrointestinal labs, to practice techniques and carry out research.

• Independent Research Projects: In your third year, design and complete your own research project, putting your knowledge and skills to the test.

• International Experience: Opportunities for placements abroad through the Go Global program, helping you gain a wider perspective on dietetics in different healthcare systems.

These experiences make sure you’re not just learning dietetics—you’re living it. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the practical skills, research experience, and professional confidence to step straight into a career as a registered dietitian.

Graduates from Ulster University’s Dietetics program leave ready to make a real difference in people’s lives. Many go on to work as registered dietitians in hospitals, clinics, or community health services. Others find exciting roles in public health, sports nutrition, or even in the food industry, helping organizations make healthier choices. The program’s mix of practical experience and professional training gives you the confidence and skills to succeed in a variety of careers:

• Career Support: Ulster’s Employability and Careers Service is there to guide you, offering one-to-one advice, CV and interview workshops, and access to job opportunities tailored for dietetics graduates.

• Industry Connections: Through placements and collaborations with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations, you’ll build professional networks while gaining real-world experience.

• Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning you meet the professional standards required to practice as a dietitian in the UK.

• Graduate Outcomes: Graduates from this program are highly sought after, with strong employment prospects thanks to the practical skills, professional experience, and accredited training they receive.

Further Academic Progression:

After your BSc, there are opportunities to continue your studies, such as the MSc Dietetics program at Ulster University. This intensive course is ideal for science graduates looking to gain pre-registration training in dietetics, combining advanced academic learning with practical placements to help you specialize and advance in your career.