- FF12, PAHC, College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, PL6 8BH
- +44 1752 588848
- avril.collinson@plymouth.ac.uk

Profiles
Dr Avril Collinson
Associate Professor in Dietetics
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
As Academic Lead my role is to work with the dietetic and nutrition team to ensure we deliver high-quality academic and scholarly activity. I also have an active teaching role, leading the dietetic theory modules for Year 2 and 3 students and supervise final year undergraduate students dissertations, masters and PhD students.
Qualifications
I graduated from the University of Surrey in 1989 with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Since then I have enjoyed working in many different dietetic specialities both in the NHS, private practice and overseas. I have a keen interest in renal disease having worked as a specialist renal dietitian. I was awarded my doctorate from University of Reading in 1997 which investigated eating patterns and their effects on body weight and lipid levels. I joined the dietetic and nutrition team here at Plymouth in 2008 and now support the team in the role of Academic Lead.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian
PhD in Human Nutrition
PgCert LTHE
Professional membership
Member of the British Dietetic Association
Registered with the HCPC
Member of the Nutrition Society
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Roles on external bodies
Member of British Dietetic Association HEI sub group
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Nutrition and Health
Dietetics
Research
Research
Research interests
Research interests:
Awards
2018 Rose Simmons Award for best publication by a dietitian, British Dietetic Association
Research degrees awarded to supervised students
Grants & contracts
Grants & contracts
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
JournalsPersonal
Personal
Other academic activities
On the School of Health Professions Ethics Committee