PG Dip/MSc Dietetics September 2016 Entry

Hi,

I'm currently on a gap year and hoping to specialise in Dietetics. I graduated last summer (2015) with a BSc Honours in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition and have applied to a number of Universities throughout Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales offering a PG Dip/MSc in Dietetics. I was just wondering if there was anyone else in the same position and/or if anyone has been successful in gaining a place for September 2016 entry?

Sinead

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lduncan123

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Hey,
I'm in a similar situation - graduated summer 2015 with a BSc in Food science.
I have only applied to the Scottish unis that do PgD/MSc dietetics (GCU & QMU).
Not heard anything as yet, just generic responses.
Good luck with your application!
Louisa

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SH-92

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Original post by lduncan123

Hey,
I'm in a similar situation - graduated summer 2015 with a BSc in Food science.
I have only applied to the Scottish unis that do PgD/MSc dietetics (GCU & QMU).
Not heard anything as yet, just generic responses.
Good luck with your application!
Louisa

Hi Louisa!

Ah so you're currently on a gap year then? What uni did you go to?
I've applied to GCU and QMU as well and have only received generic emails also. I'm getting quite impatient, this waiting around isn't much fun.

Thank-you and the same to you!

Sinead

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lduncan123

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Original post by SH-92

Hi Louisa!

Ah so you're currently on a gap year then? What uni did you go to?
I've applied to GCU and QMU as well and have only received generic emails also. I'm getting quite impatient, this waiting around isn't much fun.

Thank-you and the same to you!

Sinead

Yeah I'm on a gap year just now. I went to GCU for my undergrad!
What about you?
Yeah I reckon it will still be quite a while yet unfortunately! But hopefully I'm wrong...
Which unis have you applied to? Do you have a preference?

Louisa

Reply 4

Tory267

Has anyone heard back from any universities about interviews yet?

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Original post by lduncan123

Yeah I'm on a gap year just now. I went to GCU for my undergrad!
What about you?
Yeah I reckon it will still be quite a while yet unfortunately! But hopefully I'm wrong...
Which unis have you applied to? Do you have a preference?

Louisa

Have you been trying to gain some relevant work experience this year Louisa?
Did you like studying at GCU?
I studied my undergrad at Queen's in Belfast.

I actually emailed GCU and they weren't able to give me any specific timescales but they hope to have initial decisions sent out by Spring time. QMU hope to have decisions sent out within the next two weeks so not much longer now.

I applied to University of Ulster Coleraine, King's College London, London Metropolitan, Leeds Beckett, University of Chester, QMU, GCU and Cardiff Metropolitan. I've already heard back from King's and Leeds and was unsuccessful in both applications but I just recently heard from London Met and I've been invited for an interview I don't really have a preference as all Universities seem to offer a good Dietetics course.

Do you have a preference Louisa?

Sinead

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Original post by Tory267

Has anyone heard back from any universities about interviews yet?

Hi Tory,

I've just recently heard from London Metropolitan and I've been invited for an interview in March. I've already had word from King's College and Leeds Beckett but I was unsuccessful in both applications.

Where have you applied to Tory and have any of the universities contacted you regarding interviews?

Sinéad

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Chloe031

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Hi Sinéad,

I also have an interview for London met next week 😁 What day is yours?
I've heard back for Chester and Kings college and have Interview dates for them also over the next couple of weeks- very nervous!

Good luck with your London met interview! Maybe I'll see you if yours is on the 4th March?

Chloe

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Original post by Chloe031

Hi Sinéad,

I also have an interview for London met next week 😁 What day is yours?
I've heard back for Chester and Kings college and have Interview dates for them also over the next couple of weeks- very nervous!

Good luck with your London met interview! Maybe I'll see you if yours is on the 4th March?

Chloe

Hi Chloe,

Ah brilliant, well done! Yes I don't blame you, it's all very nerve wrecking but I'm sure you'll be well prepared so nothing to stress about :smile:

My interview for London Met is Friday the 18th of March so sadly won't see you.

What would be your first choice? Have you applied to other universities Chloe?

I applied to King's and Chester as well but sadly was unsuccessful in both applications.

Sinéad

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Marydaniel

Hi Chloe, hoping your interview today went well.

Hope you don't mind me asking ?How's was the interview at London Met today? Was is a difficult like writing task and group task?

Original post by Chloe031

Hi Sinéad,

I also have an interview for London met next week 😁 What day is yours?
I've heard back for Chester and Kings college and have Interview dates for them also over the next couple of weeks- very nervous!

Good luck with your London met interview! Maybe I'll see you if yours is on the 4th March?

Chloe

Original post by Chloe031

Hi Sinéad,

I also have an interview for London met next week 😁 What day is yours?
I've heard back for Chester and Kings college and have Interview dates for them also over the next couple of weeks- very nervous!

Good luck with your London met interview! Maybe I'll see you if yours is on the 4th March?

Chloe

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Chloe031

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Hi Mary,
The day itself is absolutely fine, I wouldn't stress over it! Everyone was really nice and made you feel welcome- you will be fine! Have you had any other interviews?

Good luck for you London met
Chloe X

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Marydaniel

Hey Chloe .. \\This will be my first interview actually. So don't really know what it will be like ? And wanted to get a better understanding of the written task and the group interview ? Is they a lot of people in the group ? Did the written task just involve writing about dietetics and the nhs ? \Sorry for asking so many questions. \\How many interviews do you still have left to do ?\\Mary x }

QUOTE=Chloe031;63198065]Hi Mary,
The day itself is absolutely fine, I wouldn't stress over it! Everyone was really nice and made you feel welcome- you will be fine! Have you had any other interviews?

Good luck for you London met
Chloe X

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Original post by Chloe031

Hi Mary,
The day itself is absolutely fine, I wouldn't stress over it! Everyone was really nice and made you feel welcome- you will be fine! Have you had any other interviews?

Good luck for you London met
Chloe X

Hi Chloe,

I hope your interview day at London Met went well! :smile:

I am flying over and back on the one day (the day of my interview) and I was just wondering in terms of the duration of the day, were you kept to 4:30pm?

Sinéad

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maralou

Hi guys, well done for your interview Chloe, I have mine on the 18th. quite nervous but also excited about it. its been over a week that you had you interview, have you already received the answer? I was just wondering how long they take to answer you.

Hi Sinead, I guess Ill be seeing you on the day. How you doing with your interview preparations?

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Original post by maralou

Hi guys, well done for your interview Chloe, I have mine on the 18th. quite nervous but also excited about it. its been over a week that you had you interview, have you already received the answer? I was just wondering how long they take to answer you.

Hi Sinead, I guess Ill be seeing you on the day. How you doing with your interview preparations?

Hi there!

Yes I guess. All being well you should. Are you all set? I'm so anxious!
I've still a bit to do but I think I'm getting there. Have really just been trying to research about Dietetics as a profession and how my skills relate to that. As well as touching up on some of my nutrition knowledge. How about you?

Sinéad

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maralou

Hi,
Same here, I am preparing a bit everyday, getting there slowly. I also have been doing some research about the profession, what it entails.. also readings nutrition/dietetics related journals.

It is quite stressful, specially not really knowing what they expect from us.

All the best and see you there ! :smile:

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Original post by maralou

Hi,
Same here, I am preparing a bit everyday, getting there slowly. I also have been doing some research about the profession, what it entails.. also readings nutrition/dietetics related journals.

It is quite stressful, especially not really knowing what they expect from us.

All the best and see you there ! :smile:

Yes I have been reading some nutritional based articles as well but I completely agree, it's the unknown which is the scary part but sure if anything it's a learning curve for us.

Thank-you and same to you. Hope to see you there.

Sinéad

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London Metropolitan University

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Original post by SH-92

Have you been trying to gain some relevant work experience this year Louisa?
Did you like studying at GCU?
I studied my undergrad at Queen's in Belfast.

I actually emailed GCU and they weren't able to give me any specific timescales but they hope to have initial decisions sent out by Spring time. QMU hope to have decisions sent out within the next two weeks so not much longer now.

I applied to University of Ulster Coleraine, King's College London, London Metropolitan, Leeds Beckett, University of Chester, QMU, GCU and Cardiff Metropolitan. I've already heard back from King's and Leeds and was unsuccessful in both applications but I just recently heard from London Met and I've been invited for an interview I don't really have a preference as all Universities seem to offer a good Dietetics course.

Do you have a preference Louisa?

Sinead

Hi there,

Congrats on your interview with us! Let us know if you have any questions or need any additional info, we'd be happy to help!

Many thanks,
Kyle

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Original post by London Metropolitan University

Hi there,

Congrats on your interview with us! Let us know if you have any questions or need any additional info, we'd be happy to help!

Many thanks,
Kyle

Hi Kyle,

Thanks for your message! I think for now, I'm happy enough. The interview day itself as well as the London Met website has been very informative.

Many thanks,
Sinéad

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adellemariee

Original post by Chloe031

Hi Sinéad,

I also have an interview for London met next week 😁 What day is yours?
I've heard back for Chester and Kings college and have Interview dates for them also over the next couple of weeks- very nervous!

Good luck with your London met interview! Maybe I'll see you if yours is on the 4th March?

Chloe

hey was just wondering if you'd heard back from chester uni following your interview? (:

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