What is dietetics?

Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Learn how to promote health awareness, prevent diseases and restore nutritional wellness on this programme accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

To find out more about this exciting occupation, visit Aspiring Allies, an initiative built around raising the profile of Allied Health Professional careers. You can explore what you'll do as a dietitian, where you could work, expected salaries and more.

As part of this course, you'll:

Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition

Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health

Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and nutrition laboratories

Undertake practice placements in a variety of provisions and within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and northeast England