Dominique Glatt—
MSc Dietetics
Dominique recently completed an
MSc Dietetics at QMU. Before
coming to study at QMU, Dominique
completed an undergraduate degree
in Biology at the University of
Virginia in the USA, where she was
first introduced to the study of
nutrition and dietetics. To support
her studies, Dominique was
appointed as a laboratory technician
in a cardiovascular disease (CVD)
research laboratory and as a
teaching assistant for the
introductory Human Nutrition course
at the University of Virginia.
Dominique also has an MSc Human
Nutrition and Metabolism, as well as
work experience as a research
assistant for the Rowett Institute and
as a researcher for Aberdeen-based
biotech company, Scotia Biologics
Ltd.
“Nutrition has always fascinated me. As
an undergraduate it was more from a
scientific perspective, but as I continued
to study nutrition I became more aware
of the gap between the researcher and
the public, which I wanted to explore. An
MSc Human Nutrition and Metabolism
gave me the foundation to become a
nutritionist. However, to become a
nutritional expert and be able to treat and
nutritionally diagnose patients, I knew I
would need a degree in dietetics. I was
also looking for opportunities that are
available as a qualified and registered
dietitian, to work within the NHS or have
my own clients one day.
“QMU makes a significant contribution to
nutritional research in Scotland and the
world. It advances professional practice,
including dietetics, by providing solid
foundations for evidence-based practice,
making its research not only notable but
directly beneficial to healthcare and the
wider public. The University is also a true
practitioner of service-based research,
with QMU’s eResearch programme
further promoting free public access to
published research.”
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