Dietetics BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Coleraine

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The programme provides training for careers in dietetics. Registered Dietitians (RDs) are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice.The programme is mainly taught by academic staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned research centre in the School of Biomedical Sciences. NICHE undertakes fundamental research to understand the links between diet and human development. In particular research is ...Read more

The programme provides training for careers in dietetics. Registered Dietitians (RDs) are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice.The programme is mainly taught by academic staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned research centre in the School of Biomedical Sciences. NICHE undertakes fundamental research to understand the links between diet and human development. In particular research is focused on exploring the role of nutrition and diet in obesity, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and ageing. NICHE researchers engage with a large number of local and international stakeholders including colleagues from the Health Service, Academia and Industry as well as the general public.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Nutrition and Dietetics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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100%
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Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
08 Nov 13

Brilliant course and excellent helpful teachers. Tough final year but that really prepares you for the world of work. Most modules were 500assignments and 500examinations so..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

To include 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred). Single Award Life & Health Sciences is accepted as a science subject along with a second science from A Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are acceptable.BTEC Award profile of D (to include subject requirements) plus A Level Grades BB to include 1 core science subject from above.

Pass Access course with an overall mark of 65% to include a minimum of 65% in all level 3 modules (only science-based programmes are acceptable). To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

To include at least 13 points at higher level and to include two subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Home Economics at Higher level. Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Including 2 subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Home Economics.If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of Grade H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Applicants are also required to have English grade H6 or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Award profile of DDM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22)

Popular A-level subjects

Nutrition and Dietetics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
69%
Home Economics
66%
Health & Social Care
23%
Geography
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,320 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,320 per year

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Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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08 Nov 13
Human Nutrition with placement year BSc (Hons)
Brilliant course and excellent helpful teachers. Tough final year but that really prepares you for the world of work. Most modules were 500assignments and 500examinations so...
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