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Nutritionist apprenticeships - where to start

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    • University

    You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification approved by the Association for Nutrition. Approved courses include: 

    • food and nutrition
    • biochemistry 
    • physiology 
    • public health 
    • health promotion
    You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study. 

    Volunteering

    You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in the NHS before you apply for a course. 

    Nutritionist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of training and educating 
    • customer service skills 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
    • the ability to read English 
    • the ability to work well with others
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Nutritionist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As part of your day-to-day duties, you might: 

    • undertake practical nutrition research projects
    • recruit volunteers to take part in trials 
    • process and analyse biological samples 
    • raise awareness and educate colleagues in the health field 
    • aim healthy eating campaigns at particular groups
    Working environment
    You could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a health centre or at a GP practice.

    Career path and progression - Nutritionist apprenticeships

    You could specialise in sports nutrition by taking a relevant postgraduate degree. With experience, you could progress into management and policy development.

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