Advanced Dietetic Practice MSc at University Of Wales Institute, Cardiff

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Course details

How long is the course?
3 years

Attendance pattern
Part time

Course qualification
MSc in Advanced Dietetic Practice

Awarding body
University of Wales

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

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Course info
The major elements of the programme of studies will be delivered by the School of Health and Social Sciences at UWIC acting as part of the Consortium with the British Dietetic Association. Participants may undertake modules offered at Partner and Associate Institution, and others, provided that the programme is approved by UWIC and endorsed by the Partnership Steering Group. The programme is designed to be flexible and integrate learning already available within the School of Health and Social Sciences, the British Dietetic Association and other collaborating universities. The integration of the programme for the individual will be focused by the individual learner's needs. This approach fosters interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning, which encourages best practice, innovation and cross-fertilisation. This course covers three core components for the MSc in Advanced Dietetic Practice: A work based learning module, a research methods module and a dissertation. In addition students will select modules from the following depending on their individual needs: Contemporary Nutrition Issues; Health Promotion; Clinical Educators Course; Advanced Clinical Educators Course; Interprofessional workshops; Society and Health; Psychology and Health; Information Technology; Management. Career Potential: There has been an increase in demand for dietetic services and recruitment to specialist posts is becoming increasingly difficult. The dietitian working at Masters Level will be able to lead and contribute to developments in dietetics through a more pro-active, critical and reflective approach. Additionally they will be an agent of change, a leader and act as an advocate of dietetic and nutrition policy.

How much will it cost?
Part-time: £355 per module.

Assessment method
Each module is assessed by examination and/or assignment. All the modules are externally assessed.

Entry Requirements
1. Students must be registered as a Dietitian with the Health Professions Council and must have completed two years full-time equivalent practice as a Dietitian prior to registration for the MSc and show evidence of recent CPD activities 2. Honours degree or equivalent 3. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning and Accreditation of Prior Learning will also be accepted according to UWIC regulations 4. Individuals must demonstrate support from their employers and/or be able to demonstrate ability to benefit from the programme 5. Students must be able to access a work environment 6. Students whose first language is not English will normally be asked to meet the standard requirements of the Health Professions Council which is generally considered to be IELTS 7. Entry onto this course is also subject to a satisfactory criminal records check.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Llandaff Campus
University Of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB