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Healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyles are becoming key issues in today’s society. By focusing on the impact of food and nutrition on health, you'll use your knowledge and skills to make a difference to people’s lives. By combining theoretical modules with real life clinical placements you’ll gain all the skills you need for your future career.Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Dietetics. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Dietetics.- Experience cutting-edge nutrition research with world-class academics, putting research into practice and developing the future dietetic profession.- Experience interprofessional learning throughout the programme.- Innovative student-led Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) in place.- Experience practice placements in each year of the course, gaining experience in a range of different clinical and community settings, including unique specialist placements in paediatrics and mental health.- Innovative in-house nutrition clinics run Â鶹ԭ´´ placements and academic study, providing additional opportunities to attain competency in practice-based learning.- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place. - Develop leadership roles for sustainability and explore an emerging range of professional opportunities for dietitians beyond our traditional role, including freelance and private practice, the world of media and social enterprise.**Please note:** In order to successfully complete your course and be eligible to apply for a professional registration you must pass all practice based placement competencies along with your theoretical study. This is a requirement of the HCPC. You will only be able to take personal holidays during the specified leave periods for your course. This includes induction week where it is vital you attend all sessions.

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