Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences - Special Needs Information

Academic Disabled Student Co-ordinator

The Subject Area aims to support students with special needs wherever possible. Depending on the individual this might include extra time in exams, the use of a scribe, lecture notes being provided in advance or in different formats, and special arrangements for medical and physical problems. Prospective students should be aware that all undergraduate courses involve many hours of practical laboratory work. If you are worried this might pose a difficulty, please contact the Academic Disabled Student Co-ordinator, Dr Douglas McBean.

Students should also be aware that the Dietetics courses involve three periods of placement in a clinical setting. These placements are full-time 9 to 5. They are a mandatory part of the course in order to achieve State Registration. If for health or other reasons you don't think you would be able to complete these placements you should seek advice from the Health Professions Council (HPC) before applying for the course.

 Assistance and guidance can also be obtained from the Student Disability Advisor who can be contacted via this link.