External Examiner: MSc Dietetics (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

Health Sciences University is seeking an External Examiner for our MSc Dietetics (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship). This is a 2-year postgraduate apprenticeship course commencing September 2025, and which operates on a September entry point.

The appointment will start in September 2025 with a normal tenure of 4 academic years.

Previous external examining experience is strongly preferred but not essential. Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of the UK sector agreed reference points for the maintenance of academic standards and the assurance and enhancement of quality at FHEQ Level 7. Applicants must have competence and experience in the field of teaching and learning in HE, particularly within allied healthcare professions and ideally within Dietetics.

In addition, applicants should hold membership of professional, statutory, or regulatory bodies as follows:

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) –

Essential

  • British Dietetic Association (BDA) – Ideal

Full criteria for the appointment and expectations of the role will be provided to suitable applicants. A fee is payable in line with sector norms as well as reasonable expenses, subject to standard HMRC regulations.

Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely.

How to apply

If you are interested and eligible, please express your interest by email to IArregui-Fresneda@aecc.ac.uk by Friday 25 July 2025.

Please include the following information:
1. CV, including details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold and have previously held, including the start and end dates of these appointments

2. Details of any involvement you have had with Health Sciences University (formerly known as AECC University College) and/or the University College of Osteopathy (UCO) in the past 5 years.

Opening date:

03 July 2025

Closing date:

25 July 2025

Salary range



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