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I am thinking about retraining to become a dietititian but at 56 think I might be too old as would be 60 by the time I qualify. Has anyone else started at this older age please
Original post by Mitzipompom
I am thinking about retraining to become a dietititian but at 56 think I might be too old as would be 60 by the time I qualify. Has anyone else started at this older age please
Absolutely not. Nursing and allied health courses have always attracted a lot of older applicants. The majority of applicants are not school leavers, and therefore have previous careers and families etc. It certainly isn't unusual to see a student in their 40's/50's/60's.
also think about retirement age...
Once qualified you'll still have 12+ years of working life left so you might as well choose a job you'll enjoy!
Once qualified you'll still have 12+ years of working life left so you might as well choose a job you'll enjoy!
Original post by Mitzipompom
I am thinking about retraining to become a dietititian but at 56 think I might be too old as would be 60 by the time I qualify. Has anyone else started at this older age please
Try asking on the mature student thread.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=185
Try finding where dieticians hang out.
https://www.bda.uk.com/
Try asking the course organiser.
Sorry cant answer your question as to need for dieticians etc. Try having a look on the job sites.
thanks everyone for your positive comments
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