Dietetics Degree Apprenticeship
About the course
Final Award: BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Work-Based Degree Apprenticeship)
Our three-year undergraduate dietetics degree apprenticeship includes online teaching - with some face-to-face learning. The programme is led by the Dietetics team at the University of Hertfordshire, who run our standard undergraduate programme and an online postgraduate course, and is supported by specialist practitioners from the East of England.
Dietitians are skilled and regulated health professionals who specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and managing dietary and nutritional issues. Studying Dietetics offers the opportunity to work in diverse fields such as healthcare (like the NHS), private practice, the food industry, sports, media, education, and public health
Be confident that you will gain valuable knowledge and essential skillsets to equip you for working as a qualified Dietitian.
Why choose this course?
If you are passionate about nutrition and health, pursuing a dietetics apprenticeship provides a unique pathway to turn your passion into a rewarding profession. Embarking on a journey in the field of dietetics is not just about pursuing a career; it's about making a meaningful impact on people's lives.
Our flexible degree apprenticeship offers a blended learning approach, including online and face-to-face delivery, meeting the needs of learners that are nearby as well as those distant from the university. You will have access to high class facilities in the on campus science building and specialist diet labs; for example equipment used to develop communication skills undertake patient assessments and guide consultations such as anthropometric equipment, a diverse range of food models and much more; along with the opportunity to engage with your peers.
We have close links with employers to ensure the best student experience on placement. This close working relationship has helped ensure that all placement related questions in the National Student Survey 2024 such as preparation and quality of supervision score above sector average. We work with employers to provide you with a varied placement experience to ensure that you become a well-rounded practicing dietitian
Our comprehensive programme includes the following benefits:
- Practical experience from day one: unlike traditional theory-led academic programmes, our apprenticeship allows you to immerse yourself in real-world scenarios right from the start. Whether you're working in clinical settings, or community health organisations, you'll be actively involved in applying your knowledge to help individuals make healthier choices and improve their well-being.
- Mentorship and guidance: you'll learn from seasoned professionals who are passionate about guiding the next generation of dietitians. Mentorship plays a crucial role in your development as an apprentice, providing you with insights, advice, and support to significantly accelerate your learning curve, helping you build confidence and competence in your role.
- Tailored training: what sets this apprenticeship apart is that it is a tailored training programme that caters to the individual needs of each apprentice. Whether you're focusing on clinical nutrition, public health, or another specialized area, you'll have the flexibility to tailor your apprenticeship experience to align with your career goals and aspirations.
- Contribution to Public Health: by choosing this dietetics apprenticeship, you're not just investing in your own future, you're also contributing to the greater good of public health. Whether you are working with individuals who are living with long term conditions, advocating for policy changes to improve food access, or conducting research to advance nutritional science, your future work has the potential to positively impact countless lives.
What will I study?
Professional Accreditations
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you'll meet the requirements of the dietitian (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard. Graduates are eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a fully qualified dietitian, ready to make a real impact on people's health.
Apprentices can also become full members of the British Dietetic Association in recognition of your commitment to maintaining high standards in dietetic practice, hard work and dedication to the field of dietetics.
Careers
Graduates of the programme can pursue employment opportunities within the NHS, private sector, GP surgeries, schools, industry, and in the community. Graduates can also consider a career in clinical research or teaching, either in the UK or overseas.
The University’s careers service provides a range of support to help apprentices develop skills attractive to employers, so you can be confident that your knowledge and skills will provide a solid foundation for your future work and create opportunities to advance your career into whatever direction you choose to take it. Visit our careers pages for more information.