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Important notice

The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.

Dietitian

Level 6 degree apprenticeship
BSc (Hons) Dietetics

Earn while you learn and gain advanced qualifications and skills in dietetics and become eligible for registration with the HCPC

About the apprenticeship

Course length: 3 years, part-time

Start date: March

Course level: Level 6

University award: BSc (Hons) Dietetics

How much it costs: funded through the employer

Course summary

  • Gain a unique understanding of nutrition, food composition, diet and metabolism
  • Learn through academic study and practice-based learning experiences
  • Become eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which is compulsory for practising dieticians in the UK

During this apprenticeship you will learn how diet therapy can be used to promote health, treat both acute and long-term conditions, and achieve effective care for service users.

You will develop the ability to integrate theory and practice through intellectual enquiry and reflective practice. This includes how to engage inter-professionally as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, person-centred care.

This course meets the dietitian (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard and will enable you to gain eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) needed to practice as a dietitian in the UK.

How you learn

This is a part-time distance learning course. You will attend the programme through a one week block release of online live teaching, in addition to self-directed learning supported with online anytime access learning materials and work-based learning tasks.

As an apprentice you’ll develop a critical approach to the evidence that underpins dietetics, gaining a deeper understanding of current issues at the forefront of clinical practice. 

You will learn how to apply theory to practice through simulated and practical learning exercises throughout the course. 

This is a part-time distance learning course. You will attend the programme through a one week block release of online live teaching, in addition to self-directed learning. This will be supported with online anytime access learning materials and work-based learning tasks.

You will learn through: 

  • work based learning in clinical placements 
  • written coursework
  • reflective accounts and case studies 
  • poster and group presentations 
  • professional portfolio

You will progress through the course following successful achievement of assessments, which address the learning outcomes for each module and allow you to complete the course.

You will also complete an end-point assessment towards the end of the apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

  • be over 18
  • not be in full time education
  • have the right to abode in the UK
  • meet the course entry requirements

GCSE (or equivalent)

Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C)

If you don't have this yet, you'll need to achieve this level before you take your end-point assessment.

Additional qualifications

You'll need to provide evidence that you have successfully completed a Level 3 qualification and have at least 6 months experience in a health and social care setting to apply.

If you do not have at least 6 months experience working in a health and social care setting, you must hold one of the following: 

  • 96 UCAS points from 3 A levels 
  • Level 3 BTEC National Qualifications MMM
  • Access to HE Diploma 
  • T-Levels 
  • Level 3 Higher Technical Qualifications 
  • Previous degree level or higher study including Foundation Degrees

Your understanding of health and social care and the profession is assessed throughout the selection event processes. We will also consider you if you have alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience

Modules

The programme adopts a blended learning approach with modules delivered through a combination of lectures, class-based seminars, practical work and three placement blocks throughout the course.

Year one 

  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Collaboration for Individual and Community Wellbeing
  • Essentials in Food and Nutrition
  • Biosciences for Dietitians
  • Lifecourse Nutrition
  • Skills for Dietitians 1

Year two 

  • Assessing and Addressing Complexity
  • Lifestyle in Long Term Conditions
  • Evidence and Enquiry for Practice
  • Clinical Sciences
  • Applied Nutrition Support
  • Skills for Dietitians 2

Year three 

  • Professional Leadership
  • Working with Complexity in Practice
  • The Advancing Professional
  • The Competent Practitioner
  • Independent Study
  • Reflection and Consolidation

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change.

Next steps

If you are an applicant

To apply for this apprenticeship, you must first have a suitable employer who can support your application. We can support you to encourage your employer to offer an apprenticeship. You will then apply for the course through them.

If you don’t currently have a job, we can help you find an apprenticeship.

If you are an employer

If you want to offer an apprenticeship for an existing employee or a new recruit, get in touch.

If you have 15 or more potential apprentices, we can tailor the programme to your business.

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