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Hi there.

I'm currently studying Applied Nutritional Sciences BSc (Hons), and was just writing to see if anyone can help me with my future...

I'm debating doing a Postgraduate Diploma in either Dietetics or Occupational Therapy.

My reasoning for Dietetics is that I'm currently studying Nutrition and it's always been of interest; even if I despise chemistry. In addition, the dietetics qualification allows me to do much more in terms of job prospects i.e. can apply for the NHS / working visa in Australia.

Although, I was also looking at Occupational Therapy PGDip. This course seems to resonate with me slightly more than dietetics as it is out and about, and a job whereby no two days will be the same. This massively interests me as a keen people person.

So my prime questions are:
- what job has better career prospects?
- what job has a higher earning potential throughout a career?
- what job will suit my personality more (tend to absolutely hate chemistry if i'm honest ((though will it feature massively throughout a dietetics career?)), a people person, outgoing etc)

Thanks in advance!

(edited 6 years ago)

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