Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyles are becoming key issues in today’s society. By focusing on the impact of food and nutrition on health, youll use your knowledge and skills to make a difference to people’s lives. By combining theoretical modules with real life clinical placements you’ll gain all the skills you need for your future career. On successful completion of the course youll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B410

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

128

To include Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Science, Combined Science, Medicine) with at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 must be at distinction level with 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in a second science (preferable chemistry, but others might be considered including maths, physics, psychology, sociology, geography, environmental science). The remaining 15 level 3 credits must be at merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

31

31 points must include HL 5 in both Biology and 5 @ 2nd Science: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology and Environmental science. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

DMM

DDM

Science related. Must contain Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry modules, but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.

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

H2,H2,H4,H5,H5,H5

H2,H2,H4,H4,H4,H4

112-128 UCAS points to include a H2 in Biology and H2 in 2nd relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent

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

considered in combination

Scottish Advanced Higher

112-128 UCAS points to include Biology and 2nd science. Preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology. Mathematics and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

considered in combination with other qualifications but must be studying Biology and 2nd relevant science subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

considered in combination

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

considered in combination

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

considered in combination

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

considered in combination

A level

B,B,C

A,B,B

To include Biology and 2nd Science, preferably Chemistry but will consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science and Food Technology.

T Level

M

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be Merit once an application is received

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