Dietetics Master of Dietetics - MDiet

Course Overview - Dietetics Master of Dietetics - MDiet

This degree focuses on nutrition and health-based disciplines allowing students to learn through both theory and work-based learning.
This course is the first undergraduate Dietetics programme in the North East.

You will explore the links between nutrition and health, through the study of fundamental biomedical subjects including:
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and molecular genetics
• Human nutrition
• Food science

You will also gain practical experience in our state of the art laboratories a...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-20

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

Unknown

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Unknown

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

A,B,B

AAB, including Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology, plus one other science; or ABB with both Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. For Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. Other science-related subjects accepted include Food Technology, Mathematics, Home Economics, Geography, Psychology, PE, Environmental Science or Geology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) are required if not offered at A Level. Applicants without both Biology and Chemistry will be asked for the higher offer in the range.

T Level

Not accepted

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

Scottish Higher

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography). Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

offer-distinction: 45.0

45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in Mathematics and English language may be required if the minimum GCSE requirements have not been met.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32.0

34.0

32 - 34 points including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 and Standard Level Mathematics and English required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology and Standard Level Mathematics and English required at Grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma.

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

Not accepted

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

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science subject. If not offered at Higher Level, then Maths and English at Ordinary Level 2 will be required.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

D3,M2,M2

D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry or Biology plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography) or D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a Principal Subject.

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Fees and funding

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