MNutr Nutrition and Dietetics

This course doesn’t just teach you the science of nutrition and dietetics—it puts you right in the middle of real-world practice from the very start. You’ll learn in dedicated university facilities like the dietetics suite and then take those skills into hospitals, clinics, and community settings. Step by step, you’ll build confidence in working with patients, understanding different conditions, and applying your knowledge in a professional environment.

Here’s what that looks like in action:

• Placement A (Year 1): An observational placement where you’ll visit hospitals, shadow dietitians, and get a feel for ward work and meal services.

• Placement B (after Year 3): A more hands-on experience, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in modules such as Nutrition Metabolism and Disease and Medicine and Pathology, working under supervision in clinical and community settings.

• Placement C (Year 4): Your final placement, where you’ll take on more responsibility—managing patient cases, balancing workloads, and stepping into the role of a dietitian.

• On campus, you’ll practice clinical and communication skills in the dietetics suite, a space designed to simulate real-world interactions with patients.

• You’ll also use digital tools like PebblePad to track your progress and reflect on your learning throughout placements.

Studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Nottingham sets you up for a career where you can make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing. Most graduates go on to become registered dietitians working in the NHS or community settings, while others branch into areas like specialist clinical practice (for example in diabetes, renal health, or paediatrics), public health and health promotion, or roles in the food industry and education. Because the degree is professionally accredited, you’ll be fully qualified to apply for HCPC registration and start work as a dietitian straight after graduating.

Here’s how Nottingham supports your journey and what outcomes look like:

• The Careers and Employability Service helps at every stage—whether it’s shaping your CV, preparing for interviews, or connecting you with employers and placement providers.
• An impressive 95.3% of graduates from this course are in graduate-level roles or further study within 15 months, earning an average starting salary of around £28,480.
• The course has strong partnerships with NHS trusts and healthcare providers, giving you real-world placement experience that employers actively look for.
• Accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA) ensures your qualification carries long-term professional value.
• Graduates consistently secure rewarding roles where they’re trusted to improve lives through evidence-based nutrition and dietetic practice.