Nutrition and Dietetics

MDiet
Undergraduate

The innovative integrated Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course at Robert Gordon University will develop your research, leadership and service evaluation skills to take you confidently into the changing healthcare landscape.

You will become a clinically adept dietitian with skills underpinned by a thorough theoretical knowledge and understanding of nutritional science, dietetics, public health and health promotion.

As a Dietitian you will be a registered health professional who uses knowledge about food, science and the human body in health and disease to educate and give practical advice to patients, colleagues, clients, carers and the general public.

You will develop skills to empower individuals, groups and communities to change diet and lifestyle behaviours, and will practice your skills through simulated and inter-professional learning opportunities.

Top 10 in the UKoverall for Food Science

(CUG 2025)

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

4 years

This is a 4 year Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics in the UK, where you’ll cover a range of topics from theory through to practice. 

Year 1

You will develop foundation-level knowledge of physiology, biology, biomolecular sciences, and nutrition. Practical food laboratory sessions will teach you about dietary guidelines in practice, considering culture, sustainability, economics, and health. You will learn collaboratively with other health professions and gain understanding of the role of a dietitian in your first placement.

Year 2

You will further develop your ability to undertake nutritional and dietetic assessments and consider the sociological and psychological factors impacting health behaviours . You will learn about disease processes and how to manage, monitor and evaluate nutrition and dietetic interventions. A 12 week placement will consolidate your learning.

Year 3 

You will gain more independence through simulated and student-led practice-based learning opportunities. Your dietetic consultation skills and ability to manage more complex long-term conditions will be advanced through the integration of academic and clinical skills modules. our study of research methods will support you with integrating evidence into practice.

Year 4

You will complete your final clinical placement and develop a more critical approach to nutrition and dietetics through completing a research project. You will work collaboratively and in partnership with other health professions students focusing on leadership, management and service evaluation preparing you for advancement in your future career.

 

Our sustainability commitment

Dietitians can influence the sustainability agenda through their advice to individuals and organisations on diet and healthy eating. The Master of Dietetics bases its evidence informed approach on the British Dietetic Association and EAT-Lancet sustainability guidance, ensuring dietary advice is culturally sensitive, healthy, accessible, affordable and wherever possible reduces the environmental impact.

This course is committed to United Nation's Sustainability Goals 3, 4, 10 and 17. Find out more on the United Nations website.

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Modules

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