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.
Immersive learning, first-hand
At Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces such as our specialist dietetics labs are designed to get you practising and applying your learning, and will give you confidence to work with real patients.
Hands-on, real-world experience
Youll be out and about gaining valuable experience on placements in a wide ran...
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.<br/><br/>Immersive learning, first-hand<br/>At Plymouth, our innovative learning spaces such as our specialist dietetics labs are designed to get you practising and applying your learning, and will give you confidence to work with real patients.<br/><br/>Hands-on, real-world experience<br/>Youll be out and about gaining valuable experience on placements in a wide range of healthcare settings, working as part of diverse professional teams.<br/><br/>Learn with and from others<br/>We promote learning with and alongside other future health professionals, promoting collaboration and equipping you with valuable transferrable skills.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you have a passion for nutrition and a desire to help people in need<br/><br/><br/>- youre a team player, ready to work with other healthcare professionals, patients, and families<br/><br/><br/>- you want to join an institution at the forefront of nutrition research<br/><br/><br/>- youre committed to joining the ranks of registered dietitians making a difference. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B410
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
To include C in Biology or Chemistry
Scottish Higher
considered in combination
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access (e.g. Science, Health, Nursing, and Combined Science) with 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction to include 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Must include HL 5 in Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Science related. Must contain Biology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 points to include H3 in Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 points to include 2 Advanced Highers to include C in Biology or Chemistry.
Extended Project
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications.
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
112 point to include C in Biology or Chemistry
T Level
M
Merit overall with a C or above in the core component in a Health/Science Subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications.
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