Developing Professional Practice

You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, as well as self-directed study. All classes will be delivered using hybrid technology to allow teaching simultaneously to students who are situated both on campus and online. Academic staff will be available at dedicated times for online support and discussion forums.

Who is it for?

This course is for those who want to enhance their employability via various transferable skills, particularly for those who would like to pursuit a nutrition-related career. You will learn alongside students of MSc Applied Nutrition, and will have opportunities to discuss and share issues with your peers.

Timetable

*Term 2 2026-7 (Provisional dates)* 2pm-5pm

Jan: Monday 25 January 2027
Feb: Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 February 2027
Mar: Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 March 2027
Apr: Monday 5 April 2027

Benefits

The module is worth 15 credits and can be taken as part of MSc Applied Nutrition at City St George’s.

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

• Critically appraise the ethical and legal dimensions of your professional practice

• Work independently and autonomously to develop a professional development plan that aims to improve your performance in a specific role or in your broader career path.

• Demonstrate critical evaluation of professional development through presentation of documentary evidence.

Skills:

• Improve your transferrable skills including critical thinking and reflective practice, project management techniques, time management, leadership, teamwork, networking, application of digital technologies to learning, life and work.

• Present your professional development plan to an audience of professionals.

Values and attitudes:

• Critically appraise the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and practice development.

• Apply the professional standard and code in practice in a nutrition related area to your own professional development and career path.

• Show respect and tolerance for other module participants, and for a range of views and beliefs.

• Provide proper reference to the work you cite and follow University regulations about plagiarism and professional misconduct.

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There are 30 contact hours comprised of lectures, workshops, seminars and a laboratory session, and 130 self-direct hours during the study of the module.

Formative assessment

Complete the online quiz of online quiz of self-assessment on your digital skills that asks you questions about the specific skills you will require whilst at City and will email you a tailored list of support in relation to your answers. Complete at least one self-assessment on a digital skill at LinkedIn learning and submit evidence of Pass to the module leader.

Summative assessment

There are two summative assessments.

• You are required to write a 1,500-word professional development plan (PDP) (60% weight).
• Deliver an individual presentation of your professional development plan (10-minute presentation plus 3 minutes for questions) on a specified professional path (40% weight).

The pass mark of the module is 50%. 'You will need to pass all components of the summary assessment to pass the course.

You will be provided a proof of completion after you successfully complete the module.

This course is provided by the School of Health & Medical Sciences.

Credits

This course is worth 15 credits toward eligible programmes.

You are eligible to apply for this module if you have a BSc degree in any subjects and are interested in pursuiting a nutrition-related career.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no individual section less than 6.0, is required for overseas students.

The tutor will suggest material during the class.