The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Leadership and Management (PgD Dietetics Leadership) is a prestigious qualification designed for experienced professionals seeking to take on senior roles within dietetics, healthcare, and nutrition services. This advanced diploma equips learners with the leadership, strategic, and management skills required to influence practice, lead multidisciplinary teams, and shape the future of dietetic services at both organizational and policy levels.
This qualification is not intended for fresh candidates. It has been specifically developed for professionals who wish to strengthen their expertise, expand their career opportunities, and pursue advanced Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will gain deep insights into healthcare leadership, service delivery, organisational change, and strategic planning, alongside the ethical and professional frameworks that underpin effective dietetics management.
Centres delivering this programme must ensure the highest standards of quality and professionalism. This includes employing competent and qualified staff with relevant expertise, as well as providing access to essential learning resources, research materials, and supportive academic guidance. Strong infrastructure and learner support are vital to achieving successful outcomes and preparing learners for leadership excellence.
By completing this diploma, professionals will be equipped with the confidence and advanced knowledge required to lead dietetic services, contribute to organizational innovation, and influence healthcare policy. This programme empowers learners to make a meaningful impact on patient care, community health, and the advancement of the dietetics profession.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Leadership and Management (PgD Dietetics Leadership)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2201101
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Leadership and Management (PgD Dietetics Leadership) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201101-1 |
Advanced Principles of Dietetics and Clinical Governance |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201101-2 |
Strategic Leadership in Dietetics and Healthcare Management |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201101-3 |
Healthcare Quality Improvement and Risk Management |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201101-4 |
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in Dietetics |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201101-5 |
Human Resource Management and Professional Development in Dietetics |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201101-6 |
Health Policy, Ethics, and Global Perspectives in Dietetics Leadership |
20 |
100 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Principles of Dietetics and Clinical Governance
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Critically evaluate advanced dietetic principles and their application in healthcare
- Integrate clinical governance frameworks to ensure safe and effective practice
- Assess the role of evidence-based nutrition in improving patient outcomes
- Develop strategies to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
Unit 2: Strategic Leadership in Dietetics and Healthcare Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Apply advanced leadership theories and models in dietetic and healthcare settings
- Demonstrate effective strategic planning and resource management
- Evaluate leadership styles and their impact on team performance and healthcare delivery
- Design and implement strategies that align dietetic services with organisational goals
Unit 3: Healthcare Quality Improvement and Risk Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Analyse quality improvement frameworks in dietetics and healthcare systems
- Evaluate risk management approaches to enhance patient safety
- Implement quality assurance initiatives tailored to dietetic services
- Critically assess the effectiveness of healthcare improvement strategies
Unit 4: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in Dietetics
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Design and conduct advanced research projects relevant to dietetics
- Critically appraise research literature to inform clinical and managerial decisions
- Apply evidence-based practice models in dietetic and healthcare contexts
- Utilise statistical and analytical tools to interpret research findings
Unit 5: Human Resource Management and Professional Development in Dietetics
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate best practices in human resource management within healthcare
- Develop strategies for staff recruitment, retention, and performance management
- Foster professional development and CPD opportunities for dietetic teams
- Apply motivational techniques to enhance staff engagement and productivity
Unit 6: Health Policy, Ethics, and Global Perspectives in Dietetics Leadership
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Analyse national and international health policy frameworks related to dietetics
- Critically evaluate ethical dilemmas in dietetics and healthcare leadership
- Assess the global challenges and opportunities in nutrition and dietetics management
- Recommend policy changes and ethical practices to strengthen healthcare systems
The Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Leadership and Management (PgD Dietetics Leadership) is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to progress into advanced leadership and management roles within dietetics and healthcare. This qualification is not intended for beginners, but for those who already hold relevant academic and professional experience and are committed to advancing their careers.
This course is ideal for:
- Registered dietitians and clinical nutritionists aiming to transition into leadership and strategic management positions
- Healthcare managers and senior practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in managing dietetic services
- Experienced nutrition professionals looking to broaden their impact on healthcare systems and policy development
- Public health nutrition specialists wishing to expand their leadership capabilities and influence at organisational or national level
- Healthcare educators and trainers who aspire to lead academic or professional development initiatives in dietetics
- Professionals committed to CPD who want to gain advanced knowledge, improve service quality, and contribute to evidence-based healthcare
By enrolling in this postgraduate diploma, learners will gain the expertise required to lead dietetic teams, drive innovation in healthcare, and contribute to shaping policy and practice in nutrition and dietetics at a senior level.
Centres delivering the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Leadership and Management (PgD Dietetics Leadership) must meet high academic and professional standards to ensure excellence in teaching and learner success. Approved centres are expected to have the following in place:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Tutors and assessors must hold relevant postgraduate qualifications in dietetics, nutrition, healthcare management, or a closely related discipline, along with proven teaching or professional experience.
- Robust Quality Assurance Systems: Centres must maintain strong internal quality assurance processes to ensure that assessment, feedback, and learner support meet international academic standards.
- Access to Learning Resources: Centres should provide access to up-to-date academic journals, research databases, e-learning tools, and other resources essential for postgraduate-level study.
- Suitable Facilities: Training should be delivered in well-equipped classrooms or through high-quality online platforms that support interactive and engaging learning.
- Support for Learners: Centres must offer academic guidance, career development support, and mentoring opportunities to enhance learner achievement and progression.
- Commitment to CPD: Teaching staff should demonstrate ongoing professional development to ensure that their knowledge remains current in dietetics, healthcare leadership, and management.
- Assessment and Feedback Systems: Centres must ensure timely, constructive, and transparent assessment methods that align with international standards for postgraduate qualifications.
These requirements ensure that centres delivering this programme provide a professional learning environment that enables learners to develop advanced expertise and leadership skills in dietetics and healthcare management.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
