Dietetics (MSc - Pre-Registration)
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events.
While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.
Induction schedule
Saturday 12 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Fair in the Forum (optional) |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Sunday 13 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Fair in the Forum (optional) The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Monday 14 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Welcome and introduction from your Programme Director, Course Leads and the Academic Administrator, plus a chance to get to know your coursemates Coffee and tea will be provided. |
JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 9:30am - 11:15am | Introductory sessions
|
JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:15am - 11:30am | Welcome from Student Support | JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:45pm | Lunch break and getting to know lecturers and Academic Advisors (AA) Food will be provided - please confirm any special dietary requirements here by 12 September. |
JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:00pm - 2:45pm | Library support session and Library tour | JHB403, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | A day in the life of a dietitian from a local NHS Trust Q&A for all students Refreshments will be provided |
JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Tuesday 15 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Familiarise yourself with Moodle, the Oxford Brookes University online learning platform Please watch the video and browse through the Moodle pages. |
Watch an introduction to Moodle View the Programme Moodle page - available from 8 September onwards View the Moodle page for DIET7001 - available from 15 September onwards View the Moodle page for NUTR7001 - available from 15 September onwards View the Moodle page for NUTR7004 - available from 15 September onwards View the Moodle page for DIET7004 - available from 15 September onwards |
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:30am | Introduction to Placements
|
MR1.35, Main Buidling, Marston Road Site |
| 10:40am - 11:40am | Meeting service users | MR1.35, Main Buidling, Marston Road Site |
| 11:40am - 12:00pm | MR campus and simulation facilities tour with lab technicians | Tour starts at MR1.35, Marston Road Campus |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Walking between sites |
|
| 12:30pm - 2:45pm | Lunch break / “mystery box” recipe contest (group activity) Q&A with lecturers, peers and current students |
SNC 3.14 and SNC 3.10, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:00pm - 3:50pm | Centre for Academic Development: academic transition to study at master's level - setting yourself up for success | JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:50pm - 4:00pm | Announcing the cooking contest winners | JHB305, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Thursday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Visit the British Diatetic Association (BDA) website to explore online resources for new students | Visit the BDA website |
| On Demand | Optional - Book a 20 minute online meeting with the Academic Team | Book a 20 minute online meeting |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional) With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional. The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space. Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Friday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair (Optional) |
John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions during Induction Week and the first week of the semester. You can attend these sessions to get help with module registration or ask questions about any other topic.
Find a helpdesk session with your Student Support Coordinators
Administrators
| How to contact your administrator | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person |
SNC G.16, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm |
The office is staffed between these hours by a number of different administrators. If you would like to meet the specific administrator for your course please contact them directly to check availability. You can find their email address below.
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Maisie Durkin | dietetics@brookes.ac.uk |
| Placement Administrator | Emma Jackson | dietetics-peu@brookes.ac.uk |
| Subject Coordinator |
Dr Vasiliki Iatridi |
viatridi@brookes.ac.uk |
|
Placement Lead |
Dr Francesca Tabacchi |
ftabacchi@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Lead |
Prof Jonathan Tammam |
jtammam@brookes.ac.uk |
Additional information
Library support
Get help and support from the Library and explore their resources for new students.