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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyles are becoming key issues in today’s society. By focusing on the impact of food and nutrition on health, you'll use your knowledge and skills to make a difference to people’s lives. By combining theoretical modules with real life clinical placements you’ll gain all the skills you need for your future career. On successful completion of the course you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.* Experience cutting-edge nutrition research with world-class academics, putting research into practice and developing the future dietetic profession.* Our BSc (Hons) Dietetics course is ranked 6th out of 43 universities, by the Complete University Guide 2023. * Accredited by the British Dietetic Association and the Health and Care Professions Council.* Experience interprofessional learning throughout the programme.* On completion of the course you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.* Innovative student-led Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) programme in place.* Practice placements throughout the course allow you to gain experience in a range of different clinical and community settings, including unique specialist placements in paediatrics and mental health.* Innovative in-house nutrition clinics run alongside placements and academic study, providing additional opportunities to attain competency in practice-based learning.* Develop leadership roles for sustainability and explore an emerging range of professional opportunities for dietitians beyond our traditional role, including freelance and private practice, the world of media and social enterprise.
Please note:In order to successfully complete your course and be eligible to apply for a professional registration you must pass all practice based placement competencies along with your theoretical study. This is a requirement of the HCPC. You will only be able to take personal holidays during the specified leave periods for your course. This includes induction week where it is vital you attend all sessions.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
31 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H4,H5,H5,H5 - H2,H2,H4,H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
112-128 UCAS points to include Biology and 2nd science. Preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology. Mathematics and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
To include Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Combined Science, Medicine) with at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 must be at distinction level with 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in a second science (preferable chemistry, but others might be considered including maths, physics, psychology, sociology, geography, environmental science). The remaining 15 level 3 credits must be at merit.
considered in combination with other qualifications but must be studying Biology and 2nd relevant science subject.
31 points must include HL 5 in both Biology and 5 @ 2nd Science: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology and Environmental science. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
112-128 UCAS points to include a H2 in Biology and H2 in 2nd relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
considered in combination
considered in combination
considered in combination
Science related. Must contain Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry modules, but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.
considered in combination
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be Merit once an application is received
considered in combination
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