Dietetics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Dietetics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The programme provides training for careers in dietetics. Registered Dietitians (RDs) are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice.

The programme is mainly taught by academic staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned research centre in the School of Biomedical Sciences. NICHE undertakes fundamental research to understand the links between diet and human development. In particular research is focused on exploring the role of nutrition and diet in obesity, cancer, heart disea...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-01

Campus

Coleraine

Course Address
University House
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA

Application Details

Course Code

A16-I29

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

Grades BBB A Level Essential: two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred). Single Award Life & Health Sciences is acceptable with one subject from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. DA Life and Health Science is acceptable as two subjects.

Scottish Higher

Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Only science-based courses are acceptable. Overall average of 65%, to include 65% in Level 3 modules (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) If GCSE Maths at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language. You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Level 2 Essential / Key Skills in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

with a minimum of 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

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

Science-based BTECs only - contact the Admissions Office for details. RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22)

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

to include at least two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, Physics. If neither Maths nor Chemistry is achieved at H3, as they are required for prior learning, a minimum grade of H6/O4 is required. The requirement for five H3 grades, including at least two from the specified subjects, must still be met. Additionally, English must be passed with a minimum grade of H6/O4.

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