personal indemnity insurance ( normally through membership of the professional body ) are required . You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B .
• The cost of the PVG check and the professional indemnity insurance are the responsibility of the student . Currently the cost of the health check is funded by the Scottish Government for Scottish students only , other students are responsible for this cost . This is , however subject to change should the Scottish Government change their funding policy .
Why QMU ?
• You will be taught by experienced Registered Dietitians and other staff who are professionally and research active . Their applied research and professional links inform the teaching on the course keeping it up to date with current thinking in the field .
• Learn real-world skills on placements within a health and social care setting and on other practice-based opportunities with voluntary and third sector organisations .
• Throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on developing communication , team working and leadership skills supported by academic and student services to help individuals fulfill their potential .
• In the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 , we are ranked in the top 20 UK universities for subjects allied to medicine ( 19th out of 82 ).
Johnathan Barry : Dietetics
What have you most enjoyed about your course ?
Dietetics has been a challenging but extremely rewarding course to study . I have gained so much knowledge and experience across different health conditions such as cancer , rehabilitation , chronic kidney disease and gastrointestinal conditions . I have just completed my dissertation that primarily focused on availability , cost and nutritional implications of a low FODMAP diet in irritable bowel syndrome . I have really enjoyed my placement experiences within acute and community settings that allowed me to apply the theoretical knowledge that I learned in class to clinical practice . QMU primarily focuses on interprofessional education and teamworking in healthcare through Interprofessional Education modules so I had a good idea of what it would be like working with other members of the multidisciplinary team such as physiotherapists , nurses and speech and language therapists .
Dietetics can be quite a demanding and intense course , so timemanagement and prioritisation of workload is important . I found that QMU were very supportive with any concerns that I had throughout the duration of the course and my personal academic tutor provided me continuous advice and guidance on all aspects of university life if I felt like I was struggling .
What has been the most valuable lesson that you ’ ve learned at university ?
I think the most valuable lesson that I have learned at university is the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded and positive people who support you . It is important to have a network of people who are understanding when you are living away from home and it is always nice to know that you are not alone in your experiences .
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