BSc Nutrition and Dietetics with placement year

At Roehampton, learning is about doing as much as it is about studying. From your Foundation Year through to your final year, the BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics program is packed with hands-on experiences that help you turn theory into practice. You’ll work in labs, participate in clinical simulations, take part in research projects, and even step into real-world healthcare settings, all designed to give you the confidence and skills employers look for.

Here’s how you’ll get practical experience:

• Food Laboratories: Carry out experiments, taste tests, and sensory analyses, giving you real insight into how food affects health.

• Clinical Simulation Suite: Practice clinical skills and scenarios in a safe, realistic environment before working with real patients.

• Practice-Based Learning: Apply your knowledge in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, gaining essential hands-on experience each year.

• Research Projects: Explore topics like coeliac disease, food allergies, or public health nutrition, working closely with experienced faculty.

• Optional Placement Year: Take a paid work placement between Years 2 and 3, building your professional network and applying your learning in a real-world setting.

• Digital and Analytical Tools: Use nutrition software and research tools to analyze dietary data and enhance your professional skills.

These experiences, supported by the Placement and Work Experience Team, ensure you graduate ready for a career as a confident, skilled dietitian.

Graduates of Roehampton’s BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics leave university ready to make a real impact in healthcare and public health. With a strong grounding in nutrition science, clinical practice, and public health, you could step straight into roles such as a Registered Dietitian, Public Health Nutritionist, Clinical Researcher, or Health Educator. The program also opens doors to a wide range of opportunities in hospitals, community clinics, research institutions, and private practice:

• Accreditation: The program is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA), giving your career professional credibility and recognition.

• Placement Year: Optional paid placements between Years 2 and 3 provide hands-on experience, build professional networks, and make you more employable upon graduation.

• Career Support: Roehampton’s Placement and Work Experience Team helps with CVs, interview preparation, and job search guidance to support your career transition.

• Alumni Success: Graduates have gone on to work across the NHS, community health settings, research, and private consultancy, showcasing the versatility of the degree.

• Employment Stats & Salaries: Graduates entering healthcare roles typically start with competitive salaries, which grow as you gain experience and specialization.

Further Academic Progression:
If you wish to continue your studies, there are excellent options available:

• MSc Clinical Nutrition – deepen your knowledge in clinical dietetics and gain advanced research skills.

• MSc Public Health Nutrition – focus on nutrition policy, community health, and population-level interventions.

• PhD in Nutrition or Dietetics – pursue research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

These pathways allow you to specialize, advance, and shape your career in nutrition and dietetics.