Dietetics MDiet

Course Overview - 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

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

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

Application Details

Course Code

B401

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

A,A,A,B,B

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. 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

D:45

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

34

36

34 - 36 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 or Mathematical Studies and English required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

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

Not Accepted

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

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2

H1H1H1H2H2 at Higher Level, including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Higher Level Mathematics and English Language are desirable. 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,D3

D3,D3,M2

D3 D3 D3 - D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a principal subject.

A level

A,A,A

A,A,B

AAA-AAB including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Chemistry and Biology must be held at grade B GCSE level if not held at A Level. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) 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

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