Dietitians interpret the science of nutrition into everyday information about food. They improve health and treat conditions by educating and giving practical, personalised advice, based on current evidence.
Dietitians treat both children and adults holistically, taking into account a person’s physical and mental health.
Something you might not know about us: We are not the food police!
We work with people of all ages, as groups and individuals, and their families and carers. Dietitians work in hospitals, clinics and in the community settings.
Dietitians can work with children, older adults in services such as gastroenterology, artificial nutrition support (tube feeding), forensics, learning disabilities, mental health, diabetes, stroke services, weight management, eating disorders, and specialist palliative care.
Assistant roles start at around £22,000 per year. Qualified dietitians can earn between £28,000 to £85,000 per year
You’ll need a degree or masters in Dietetics. You can do this via a full-time pre registration course or via an apprenticeship course (completed whilst working in a paid therapy assistant role). The following local universities offer dietetics courses:
Entry requirements for a dietetics undergraduate course are usually:
