• The only university that awards academic credit for practice placements.
• More weeks spent on practice placements than any other UK university.
• One of few universities in the UK offering Dietetics over 3 years rather than 4 years.
• Welcomes graduates who are changing direction and want to qualify as a dietitian.

Entry requirements

Acceptance onto the course is subject to both a successful interview and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Applications should be submitted via UCAS before the mid-January deadline. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor.

GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C or above and a dual award in science at grade C or above.

GCE A Levels: 300 UCAS points which must include Chemistry at Grade B and Biology at Grade B plus a 100 points from other AS and/or A-level subjects excluding General Studies.

Foundation Degree: Science related routes are considered. A pass of 60% in all individual subjects and a pass of 70% in Chemistry and a pass of 70% in Biology. 

Access to Science Diploma: A pass of 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 of which 15 credits at level 3 should include chemistry at distinction level and 15 credits at level 3 should include biology at distinction level. The remaining 15 creadits at level 3 must be a minimum of a merit. 15 remaining credits should be gained at a minimum of level 2. 

BTEC National Diploma: DDM profile in science, health studies or sports and exercise science. You will also typically need to have an additional A level in Chemistry at a grade B.

Irish Higher Leaving Certificate: 300 points from 5 subjects at higher level including B1 grades in Chemistry and B1 in Biology. 

International Baccalaureate: 30 points including chemistry and biology at higher level grade 5. 

Previous Science degrees: Should be in a related subject area i.e. Science, Nutrition, Health or Sports Science. Typically a minimum of 2.2 level of achievement

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

• Full-time 3 years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus