The Nutrition and Dietetics MSc at the University of Chester is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Medical & Life Sciences. Delivered at the University's Exton Park campus in Chester, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 15,000 Starting each September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Chester offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
The course will provide you with the eligibility to register as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and enter the workforce as a registered Allied Health Professional. Whether you’ll be working in the NHS, private healthcare, public health, the food and drink industry, sports nutrition or as a freelance dietitian working in the media, this course will allow you to use the protected title 'Dietitian'. The course is also accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the professional body for dietitians.
Actively engaged with local dietetic departments to provide you with a course that has an ethos of evidence-based practice and professional development to support you in both study and practice. The department has a strong reputation in research that is world-leading, and our teaching staff bring a wealth of expertise to the course in areas of nutrition. A significant part of the course also involves clinical placements in healthcare. We have fostered a longstanding, collaborative relationship with healthcare providers across Cheshire and Merseyside where you will be well-placed to gain the experience required to become a registered professional.
Course Modules
- Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology
- Core - 20 Credits
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Core - 20 Credits
- Behavioural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
- Core - 20 Credits
- Dietetics and Public Health
- Core - 20 Credits
- Clinical Dietetics
- Core - 20 Credits
- Practice Placement 1
- Core
- Practice Placement 2
- Core
- Practice Placement 3
- Core
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Core - 20 Credits
- Research Project
- Core - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
- Teaching
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- Teaching is delivered in interactive workshops, lectures, tutorials, and practicals delivered in course-specific facilities and laboratories and on placement with local NHS Trusts and practitioners. There are a variety of assessments, including examinations, coursework and group and individual presentations.
- Assessment
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- This course assesses via examinations, coursework and presentations.
Entry Requirements
- 4-year Bachelor's degree in a relevant science subject with CGPA 3.00 or 65% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
CGPA 2.75 is acceptable of the following universities:
- North South University (NSU)
- BRAC University
- Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
- American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Asian University for Women (AUW)
- Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
- A 2:1 or above honours degree in a relevant science.
- Your degree must contain components in Biochemistry and Physiology.
- A 2:2 including a substantial amount of Biochemistry and Physiology will also be considered.
The university does not accept qualifications from the following institutions
- Royal University Dhaka (RUD)
- The Millennium University
- Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
- Stamford University Bangladesh
- Varendra University
English Language Requirements
Listening
6.5
Reading
6.5
Writing
6.5
Speaking
6.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 20 August 2025.