BSc Dietetics Or MSc Dietetics

So I’ve been offered a place for BSc Nutrition and Health (3years)at Roehampton. And BSc Dietetics with Foundation year at London Metropolitan and Hertfordshire Uni.
I want to avoid doing foundation year.
However I do know that once I complete the BSc dietetics I would become a Registered Dietitian and wouldn’t have to do Dietetics at Masters. But after completing Nutrition and Health I would have to do Master at Dietetics which I know is very competitive and not a lot of unis offer this.

So I’m confused as to which one I should pick.

Reply 1

E3student

19

I know that you want to avoid doing a foundation year but in the long run, it’ll more beneficial if that’s the course you want to do. Each route will take the same amount of time so you just have to ask yourself if you’d rather do a masters or do a foundation?

Reply 2

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Original post by A1Kar

So I’ve been offered a place for BSc Nutrition and Health (3years)at Roehampton. And BSc Dietetics with Foundation year at London Metropolitan and Hertfordshire Uni.
I want to avoid doing foundation year.
However I do know that once I complete the BSc dietetics I would become a Registered Dietitian and wouldn’t have to do Dietetics at Masters. But after completing Nutrition and Health I would have to do Master at Dietetics which I know is very competitive and not a lot of unis offer this.

So I’m confused as to which one I should pick.

Hey @A1Kar,

I'm happy to hear you're interested in studying Dietetics and Nutrition!

Is there a particular reason you want to avoid doing a foundation year? Is there a reason you may be encouraged to take a foundation year?

If your decision is to avoid doing a foundation year, then it would be advised that your predicted grades reflect those of the grades the Universities would like in order for you to maximise your chances of getting into Dietetics at your chosen University. However, you can also opt for Dietetics through clearing, as universities will have Dietetics on offer during that time and you can ring up the universities for more information.

Thinking about the time length, it makes sense to do the foundation year as you'd be spending one less year at the University of 4 years to become a Registered Dietitian as oppose to studying Nutrition and Health as doing a Master's in Dietetics requires 2 years, totalling your number of years at University at 5 years.

The truth is, doing a foundation year isn't all that bad because it's a nice transition from A-Levels to Uni without the massive jump. You won't be missing out on much and you'll end up ascertaining skills you'll be required when you study Dietetics. You'll know things like how to do academic writing and referencing that you wouldn't have much time to learn if you were going straight into undergrad or learning the necessary skills for you course in preparation.

What are your options right now? Which route appeals to you?

Veronica
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Student

Reply 3

McGinger

18

Find out as much as you can about the content of each course and have a look at the Campus Tour Films on YouTube - this will give you an idea of what each Uni looks like and feels like. PS. Don't go to London Met, anywhere is better than a Foundation course at London Met.

Reply 4

Ldn17

10

Original post by McGinger

Find out as much as you can about the content of each course and have a look at the Campus Tour Films on YouTube - this will give you an idea of what each Uni looks like and feels like. PS. Don't go to London Met, anywhere is better than a Foundation course at London Met.

Sorry I would have to disagree. I am a current student at London Met in my first year and the quality of teaching is incredibly high. Not only are we taught by industry experts, we have guest lecturers from their specialist fields. I did not take the foundation route, however students on my course did and we are all working towards the same goal, to qualify as a registered dietitian. One of the advantages of being a student at London Met is you will have your placement at an NHS Trust, Great Ormond street to name a few! Good luck with whatever route you decide to take to the original poster :smile:

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