dietetics |dʌɪəˈtɛtɪks|pluralnoun [ treated as sing. ] the branch of knowledge concerned with the diet and its effects on health, especially with the practical application of a scientific understanding of nutrition.

Wait, this thing is studied on a university level? :eek:

God help us all.

Yeah it is. I find it very interesting.
"God help us all", what do you mean by that??

I've also got a place for Biomedical Science and Biochemistry, but I don't know why my heart is fully towards Dietetics

Reply 24

Life_peer

Original post by Anonbabes

Why do you think it's a Mickey Mouse degree? Like did you know it contains a lot of complex Biochemistry? And at the end of the day we actually become something (Dietician).

Biomedical science and Biochemistry unfortunately often only lead to lab based jobs.

Perhaps I'm biased but dietician sounds very similar to fitness trainer, nutrition specialist, or chiropractor, all of which are Mickey Mouse degrees. Out of curiosity, what do they do? Take care of fatties and such, or is it relevant to wider population?

Reply 25

Anonbabes

Original post by Life_peer

You're extremely biased! You don't even know what the Dieticians do. They account of the patients health, and according to that create a meal plan. The patients could have: cystic fibrosis, diabetes, IBS so on.....

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/dietitian.aspx

Reply 26

Life_peer

Original post by Anonbabes

Two women holding some fruit while staring into a little computer screen aren't very reassuring but I'll take your word for it. :tongue:

Good luck!

Reply 27

Anonbabes

Original post by Life_peer

Two women holding some fruit while staring into a little computer screen aren't very reassuring but I'll take your word for it. :tongue:

Good luck!

Did you even read the "article"? LOL

Yeah listen to me :wink:

xx

Thanks. Most likely making Dietetics my first choice and Biomedical my second choice!!

Reply 28

ikhan94

It doesnt matter try your other choices :smile:

Reply 29

Anonbabes

Original post by ikhan94

It doesnt matter try your other choices :smile:

It's heart breaking tho. Well at least I've got Coventry, but will have to travel.

I am now debating between DIETETICS OR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE.

Dietetics-> NHS funded, specfiic will become a dietician, I like the career, I love the course modules and find the topic interesting
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE-> need to take a loan, the career prospects are lab based, and I don't really like practical work, I love learning about diseases.

Reply 30

999tigger

Original post by Anonbabes

So what do you think let you down?

Reply 31

Anonbabes

Original post by 999tigger

So what do you think let you down?

What do you mean? Well all I know they liked my application, and only rejected me as there's not enough places. LIKE WTH they didn't even invite me to an interview

Reply 32

999tigger

Original post by Anonbabes

What do you mean? Well all I know they liked my application, and only rejected me as there's not enough places. LIKE WTH they didn't even invite me to an interview

So others got interviews and you didnt. there applications must have been stronger for some reason. Grades, personal statement? Point is they liked your, but likes other peoples more. You dont have to give up and you should use all options if it was a close thing.

Reply 33

Anonbabes

Original post by 999tigger

They only invite some people to an interview. I've rang the admissions, and he said he will re-check my application. He will take time to reply back though.

I've got a place for the same course, but at Coventry. My heart is set on Dietetics. However, I would also consider Biomedical science, but the jobs prospects isn't great

Reply 34

999tigger

If he is re checking your application then you need to use your soft skills to show you are interested, but without being pushy. You cna write him a quick letter or send him an e-mail concisely reststaing your case and enthusiasm for the course and uni. Go on the waiting list.

Reply 35

Anonbabes

Original post by 999tigger

I have already done that, but thanks :smile:

x

What degree did you do?

Reply 36

999tigger

Original post by Anonbabes

I have already done that, but thanks :smile:

x

What degree did you do?

A number of them social sciences finance related.

Did you get yourself some dietetic relebamt work experience?

Reply 37

Anonbabes

Original post by 999tigger

A number of them social sciences finance related.

Did you get yourself some dietetic relebamt work experience?

Oh

Well I have shadowed a few Dietitians if that's what you mean

Reply 38

999tigger

Original post by Anonbabes

Oh

Well I have shadowed a few Dietitians if that's what you mean

Perhaps others did stuff more pro active. Anyway if you wnat to go there , then say you will reapply next year and go earn some money instead.

Good luck though and fingers crossed.

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 39

Anonbabes

Original post by 999tigger

Perhaps others did stuff more pro active. Anyway if you wnat to go there , then say you will reapply next year and go earn some money instead.

Good luck though and fingers crossed.

Nothing to do with that I am sure. I am not taking a gap year. I believe everything happens for a reason!