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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...
This degree focuses on nutrition and health-based disciplines allowing students to learn through both theory and work-based learning.<br/>This course is the first undergraduate Dietetics programme in the North East.<br/><br/>You will explore the links between nutrition and health, through the study of fundamental biomedical subjects including:<br/>• Biochemistry<br/>• Physiology<br/>• Pharmacology<br/>• Microbiology and molecular genetics<br/>• Human nutrition<br/>• Food science<br/><br/>You will also gain practical experience in our state of the art laboratories and new clinical skills and teaching kitchen, which opens in 2020.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B401
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
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
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
32
34
34 points including Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography) or 32 points including 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,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Home Economics, Geography, PE). 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,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.
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
AAB including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Home Economics, Geography, PE) or ABB with both Chemistry and Biology. For Biology and Chemistry 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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