Nutrition and Dietetics

Wrexham University

Why choose this course?Do you want to learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat nutritional problems as a registered dietitian? This new and exciting course is professionally accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise by working with a diverse population across a range of settings.This course equips you with the knowledge and skills required by dietitians to:- Work with people, organisations and communities across North Wales to identify and resolve nutritional problems- Promote, maintain and restore health and wellbeing- Assess and manage people who have a variety of health conditions, learning needs and communication styles.You will:- Be taught by skilled staff who are registered Dietitians with specialist clinical interests.- Receive academic teaching and learning combined with a minimum of 1000 hours of practice placement over the three years of study to support personal and professional development.- Attend practical workshops, develop culinary skills and work with food technologies in our new kitchen/catering facilities at the Wrexham Campus.- Access new, highly specialised clinical and food science facilities at our Wrexham campus, local research centres and clinical laboratories.- Gain applied experience of nutrition and dietetic practice in a range of industrial, commercial and clinical settings across North Wales.- Work with both children and adults during clinical placements to deliver dietary interventions and nutritional therapies.- Learn to apply new and innovative technologies in food, nutrition and health sectors.- Access joint teaching sessions with other Allied Health Profession (AHP) students- Develop excellent communication and problem-solving skills- On completion of our Nutrition and Dietetics degree programme, be eligible to apply for initial registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and full membership with the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Professional fees for both students and graduates are self-funded.- Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.- The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).- Students receive a FAA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) as part of their studies.- We utilise a blended learning approach involving both face-to-face and online delivery as part of the University’s Active Learning Framework (ALF). - The main delivery site for academic teaching and learning is our Wrexham campus, with occasional inter-professional education (IPE) sessions delivered from our St Asaph campus. Practice placements will be available at sites across North Wales. Key Course Features: - The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).- Students receive a FAA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) as part of their studies- We utilise a blended learning approach involving both face-to-face and online delivery as part of the University’s Active Learning Framework (ALF). - The main delivery site for academic teaching and learning is our Wrexham campus, with occasional inter-professional education (IPE) sessions delivered from our St Asaph campus. Practice placements will be available at sites across North Wales.

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