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Master of Dietetics in Pre-Registration
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 1.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An accelerated pre-registration MSc that leads to practice as a dietitian, With NHS and other placements.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Dietetics in Pre-Registration to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Accelerated course on the links between diet
- Eating behaviour. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Dietitian (NHS and other health settings)
Curriculum
- Accelerated course on the links between diet
- Eating behaviour
- Health and disease
- With placement-based learning across NHS and other providers and interprofessional work to build teamwork and communication skills. MSc or PGDip pre-registration routes lead to professional registration eligibility.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You should hold an honours degree at 2:1 or higher in a relevant health or life sciences subject with sufficient emphasis on human physiology and biochemistry
- an understanding of the principles of nutritional sciences. Further information is available here
- Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
- Some require 2:1 or a related subject.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £29,439 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions |
| Department | Dietetics in Pre-Registration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,105 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.75 years.
Tuition is £18,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £29,439 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.

