BSc (Hons) Dietetics Plymouth University

Dietetics A healthcare profession which involves the application of nutrition to groups and individuals and the treatment of disease Requires an understanding of how the science of nutrition can contribute to the health of individuals and communities and to clinical management of disease

Course Structure Highly integrated and focused course Course completed over three years, achieved by extending the academic year (45 weeks/year) Sometimes working across traditional summer vacation, but still get holidays of at least 8 weeks a year The course is delivered using both practical and theoretical elements Shared learning with other allied health professionals/ multi- professional groups

Course Aims Safe, competent and confident practitioner Accountable and autonomous Life long learning and transferable skills Reflective and clinical reasoning skills Research ethos Non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory EU requirements Eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association

New Opportunities, New Approaches Academic staff including ‘clinical academics’ shared with the NHS (bringing back real life) Case studies and problems to solve Psychologists, sociologists, other AHPs, physiologists, pharmacologists teach on dietetic modules

Practice/Clinical Placements Clinical placement training in Dietetic Departments integrated into course Three Placements; 3 weeks – introduction 12 weeks – basic Dietetic skills 12 weeks – complex skills Placements likely to be in South West but not guaranteed DoH bursaries, include travel and accommodation for placements – visit our Funding for Health Care Students talk for more info

Placements in the South West You may be required to travel for your placements, developing a broader practice experience

Course Content Year 1 Preparation for Practice Psychosocial Issues in Health Care Genetics and Nutrition Human Nutrition and Food Studies Year 2 Pharmacology and Dietetics Applied Epidemiology/Public Health Nutrition Pathophysiology Dietetics 1 (CBL) Year 3 Dietetics 2 (CBL) Dietetics in Practice 2 Project studies 1 Nutritional Biochemistry Physiology Nutritional Epidemiology Placement A (3 weeks) Dietetics in Practice 1 Diet, metabolism and Health Nutritional Immunology Placement B (12 weeks) Pubic Health Nutrition Project Studies 2 Preparation for Professional Practice Placement C (12 weeks)

Inter-Professional Education Common Foundation programme facilitates an inter-professional approach – Opportunities for shared learning between students on Physiotherapy Dietetics Occupational Therapy Podiatry Operating Department Practitioners Specialist Allied Health Professions training facilities based near Derriford Hospital

Your Application What we look for: Totality of the application Academic qualifications including – Strong GCSE profile: Five grades C and above in one sitting (must include English, Maths and Science) – A Levels: A level grades (320 points - preferably from 3 A levels) to include Biology and Chemistry. Must have at least AS Chemistry. Personal Statement References

Your Application What we look for: Non Standard Academic Qualifications BTEC or Diploma in a science related area (with additional A level preferred). Units must include both Biology and Chemistry Access to higher education, to include 15 Biology and 15 Chemistry units at L3 distinction * Applications from those returning to education are welcome Evidence of academic study in the last five years is required *NB it might be necessary to do GCSE Maths, English or Science if insufficiently covered in Access – please check with your Access provider

Personal Statement Demonstrate an keen interest and knowledge of Dietetic profession (and food/nutrition) Evidence of related work experience Demonstrate evidence of good communication skills Ability to empathise with others Problem solving and use of initiative Awareness of Values Based Behaviours

Value Based Approach This academic year ( ), NHS funded professional courses are required to select and interview their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. UCAS personal statement now requires insight into importance of NHS values dges/NHSConstitution/Documents/2013/the-nhs- constitution-for-england-2013.pdf in your chosen professional discipline. dges/NHSConstitution/Documents/2013/the-nhs- constitution-for-england-2013.pdf

6 Core Values in the NHS constitution Working together for patients Respect and dignity. Commitment to quality of care Compassion Improving lives. Everyone counts. INTERVIEW DAYS INTERVIEW DAYS

If Offered a Place Commitment to the course Be sure before you start Attend interview and/or APPLICANT day Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check Occupational health screen

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