Nutrition and Dietetics MNutr

Course Overview - Nutrition and Dietetics MNutr

Dietitians have never been more important. They use their knowledge of food and science to support individuals, groups and populations to improve their health and well-being. Our integrated masters course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. This means you can become a registered dietitian when you graduate.

We recognise the world of dietetics is changing. This integrated masters course helps to prepare you to practice in the modern healthcare setting.


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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Sutton Bonington Campus

Course Address
Sutton Bonington
Leicestershire
Loughborough
LE12 5RD

Application Details

Course Code

B401

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AA in two science-based subjects. At least one of Biology or Chemistry is required plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 30 credits must be achieved at Distinction, usually including 15 from Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry and another 15 in another acceptable science subject. The remaining 15 credits must be achieved at Merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

including Higher Level 5 in Biology and Chemistry. Alternatively, HL5 in one of Biology or Chemistry plus Higher Level 5 from one of HL Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports Exercise and Health Science. Alternatively, 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates, to include: Higher Level 5 in Biology and Chemistry. Alternatively, HL5 in one of Biology or Chemistry plus Higher Level 5 from one of HL Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports Exercise and Health Science. Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry is a requirement for applicants who have not achieved GCSE Chemistry, Combined Science or equivalent.

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

DDD

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics grade C/4. If A Level Chemistry (or equivalent) has not been taken, GCSE Chemistry grade B/5 or an integrated science subject such as Combined Science at grade BB/55 is required.

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

DD

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade A. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

At least one of Biology or Chemistry is required plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades AABBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M2

To include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

Extended Project

A

Considered alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent. A Level subjects to include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

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

D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades A, B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

A level

A,A,B

A,B,B

AAB or A*BB or A*AC including appropriate science subjects. Alternatively, ABB or AAC or A*BC plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths qualification. To include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

T Level

D

T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied; please contact us for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

A*

C

This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science based A Level.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £30,750