Nutrition & Dietetics

Currently, students study the following core modules. If there are optional modules available the current choices are also shown. King's reviews its optional modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/Department for further advice.

Six core modules.

Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Introduction to Professional Practice
Physiology (Form and Function)
Biochemistry
Social and Psychological Studies

Five core modules and a practice placement at the end of year two.

Nutrition & Health
Food Habits
Research Methods for Health Sciences
Food Service and Catering Management
Reproduction and Endocrinology

Four core modules and a 12-week practice placement between year three and four (placement 2).

Applied Nutrition
Diet Therapy
Principles of Clinical Science & Therapeutics
Communication & Health Promotion

One optional module to the value of 15 credits at Level 6 in a science subject (eg Nutrition & Genetics, Biology of Ageing, Endocrinology of Diabetes).


Three core modules and a 14-week practice placement at the end of the year (placement 3).

Advanced Diet Therapy and Medicine
Dietetics Research Project
Public Health and Healthcare Systems
Third Placement (12- to 14-weeks from January to April)