Dietitian
Dietitians provide practical information about nutrition. They promote wellbeing through their knowledge of the science of nutrition, helping to prevent food-related problems and treat disease.
Entry Requirements
In order to become state registered as a Dietitian you must first obtain either a BSc in dietetics or a postgraduate qualification, if your first degree is in a relevant subject. The degree normally takes four years and the postgraduate course takes two years.
For entry into the degree course, you will need 5 GCSEs, or the equivalent, including maths and English, and at least two A levels or equivalents, in appropriate subjects.
Applications should be made via UCAS .
Dietitians are State registered by the Health Professions Council (HPC)
The Health Professions Council
Park House
184 Kennington Park Road
London
SE11 4BU
tel +44 (0) 20 7582 0866
fax +44 (0) 20 7820 9684
For more information on careers as a Dietitian, please contact :
The British Dietetic Association
5th Floor, Charles House
148/9 Great Charles Street Queensway
Birmingham
B3 3HT
Tel: 0121 200 8080
Fax: 0121 200 8081
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.bda.uk.com