Nutrition & Dietetics
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Four-year nutrition and dietetics degree programme in the heart of London that leads to a BSc, which makes you eligible to apply for Registration in Dietetics with the Health Professions Council.
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- Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education and the only university to host six Medical Research Council centres.
- Home to three National Institutes for Health Research Centres.
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Four-year nutrition and dietetics degree programme in the heart
of London that leads to a BSc, which makes you eligible to apply
for Registration in Dietetics with the Health Professions
Council.
Watch the video here, or access the 'interactive' tab to view at a
larger size and see any alternative films
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KEY BENEFITS
- Europe’s largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education and the only university to host six Medical Research Council centres.
- Home to three National Institutes for Health Research Centres.
- Internationally renowned scientists and clinical practitioners.
- A contemporary approach based on a unique history, including our part in the discovery of DNA.
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThis is a four-year programme leading to a
degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, which makes you eligible to
apply for Registration in Dietetics with the Health Professions
Council.
It involves the study of a number of basic sciences including
nutrition, as well as both the scientific and professional aspects
of dietetics.
Students undertake three clinical practical placements spread
throughout the degree programme.
ABOUT THE Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
CAREERS
A high proportion of our Nutrition graduates continue to work in the area. In view of the growing public health concerns that relate to diet and lifestyle and public interest in food and health, properly qualified registered nutritionists are highly sought after. Many are employed in food industry, consumer groups, major food retailers, governmental and non-governmental agencies, media, community nutrition in the UK and public health in developing countries. Graduates often continue to study as the BSc Nutrition prepares them for postgraduate education in molecular sciences (eg: nutrigenomics, nutritional immunology), clinical sciences (eg: dietetics) and public health (eg: international health and development).
Throughout the BSc Nutrition programme the ‘open door policy’ means that students can seek career and profession advice from their tutors at any stage. In the final year, Nutrition Profession Study Days are held, whereby students are given specific career advice and guidance for the nutrition profession from academic tutors, the Careers Services at King’s College London and from external professionals working in a variety of disciplines in nutrition.
TEACHING STYLE
Teaching is based on lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical
classes, directed reading and supervised research. There is ample
scope for students to pursue their own lines of interest in course
work, research protocol design and project choice. The Franklin
Wilkins Building library facilitates literature based and
electronic work. The Metabolic Research Unit in the Department
facilitates the running of small human clinical trials.
The Dietetic Kitchen in the Department facilitates the preparation
of food-based nutrition interventions. The laboratories in the
Department and the Franklin Wilkins Building Genomics Centre
facilitate state-of-the-art molecular nutrition research. You will
also be assigned a Personal Tutor who can advise on academic or
personal issues you may be experiencing.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Examination and assessment for the programme is by formal written examinations, essays, coursework, practical reports and seminar presentations. The balance of assessment methods varies with each module.
LOCATION Our library has the most extensive collection of nutrition books and journals in the UK. The department, located in new purpose-built facilities, is well equipped with sophisticated analytical equipment, such as gas-liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometry and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. There is a metabolic unit for conducting human research studies and a food preparation laboratory for teaching the practical aspects of diet therapy. Computers and software are available for nutritional and statistical analyses. The thriving Student Nutrition Society offers an exciting programme of outside speakers and there are opportunities to attend meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine Forum on Food and Health.
In view of our central London location, there are a wide range of different practice placements that students can take part in (clinical, community, public health) working with a range of diverse populations.
SPECIAL NOTES The Health Professions Council requires that all applicants for registration complete a self-declaration of health. This is a statement confirming that their health will not impair their ability to give safe and effective care. Therefore, students undertaking the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (B401) will be expected to inform academic staff and occupational health if any relevant issues (this includes health issues such as eating disorders that may influence the students' judgement in clinical practice).
Students accepting a place on B401 will also be required to obtain occupational health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) clearance at the enhanced level.
ABOUT THE Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
CAREERS
A high proportion of our Nutrition graduates continue to work in the area. In view of the growing public health concerns that relate to diet and lifestyle and public interest in food and health, properly qualified registered nutritionists are highly sought after. Many are employed in food industry, consumer groups, major food retailers, governmental and non-governmental agencies, media, community nutrition in the UK and public health in developing countries. Graduates often continue to study as the BSc Nutrition prepares them for postgraduate education in molecular sciences (eg: nutrigenomics, nutritional immunology), clinical sciences (eg: dietetics) and public health (eg: international health and development).
Throughout the BSc Nutrition programme the ‘open door policy’ means that students can seek career and profession advice from their tutors at any stage. In the final year, Nutrition Profession Study Days are held, whereby students are given specific career advice and guidance for the nutrition profession from academic tutors, the Careers Services at King’s College London and from external professionals working in a variety of disciplines in nutrition.
TEACHING STYLE
Teaching is based on lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical
classes, directed reading and supervised research. There is ample
scope for students to pursue their own lines of interest in course
work, research protocol design and project choice. The Franklin
Wilkins Building library facilitates literature based and
electronic work. The Metabolic Research Unit in the Department
facilitates the running of small human clinical trials.
The Dietetic Kitchen in the Department facilitates the preparation
of food-based nutrition interventions. The laboratories in the
Department and the Franklin Wilkins Building Genomics Centre
facilitate state-of-the-art molecular nutrition research. You will
also be assigned a Personal Tutor who can advise on academic or
personal issues you may be experiencing.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Examination and assessment for the programme is by formal written examinations, essays, coursework, practical reports and seminar presentations. The balance of assessment methods varies with each module.
LOCATION Our library has the most extensive collection of nutrition books and journals in the UK. The department, located in new purpose-built facilities, is well equipped with sophisticated analytical equipment, such as gas-liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometry and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. There is a metabolic unit for conducting human research studies and a food preparation laboratory for teaching the practical aspects of diet therapy. Computers and software are available for nutritional and statistical analyses. The thriving Student Nutrition Society offers an exciting programme of outside speakers and there are opportunities to attend meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine Forum on Food and Health.
In view of our central London location, there are a wide range of different practice placements that students can take part in (clinical, community, public health) working with a range of diverse populations.
SPECIAL NOTES The Health Professions Council requires that all applicants for registration complete a self-declaration of health. This is a statement confirming that their health will not impair their ability to give safe and effective care. Therefore, students undertaking the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (B401) will be expected to inform academic staff and occupational health if any relevant issues (this includes health issues such as eating disorders that may influence the students' judgement in clinical practice).
Students accepting a place on B401 will also be required to obtain occupational health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) clearance at the enhanced level.
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