Dietitians are employed in the NHS in both hospital and community settings. In addition, dietitians work in sports nutrition, food industry, charities, education, and research or on a freelance basis. This degree gives you the theoretical knowledge and the practical experience to meet those expectations.

The degree has been developed in partnership with NHS Hospital Trusts and Primary Care Trusts, so you can be confident that your knowledge and skills will be a thorough preparation for your future work and give you the opportunity to advance your career into senior roles within the service.

Because this course has been developed in partnership with the NHS, you’ll be fully equipped to work as a dietitian in a range of environments, from hospitals and community settings to the food industry, charities, education, and research. You’ll also have a firm foundation to advance your career into senior roles.

On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a dietitian.

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

UCAS Points

• 120

A Level

• BBB: 3 A Levels to include Grade B in both Biology and Chemistry.

BTEC

• DDM: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (optional units should include Biology and chemistry related subjects) with DDM profile. BTEC in Sport or Health and Social Care not accepted unless also has A level chemistry at B.
  

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Additional requirements

• GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics.
• Satisfactory interview and numeracy test
• Occupational health and DBS check

We welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications including A levels, Access, BTEC, Foundation, International Baccalaureate, Irish Highers, and others.

Undergraduate (year 1)

• Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
• IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
• Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted

Undergraduate (year 2/3)

• Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
• IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher

Interview

When we receive your application, our Admissions Tutor will screen your academic qualifications and personal statement and potentially suitable applicants will be invited for an interview. Applicants must pass the interview before they can be offered a place on the program. Our usual process is to invite groups of applicants to our College Lane Campus for a half-day which will typically include the following:

• Introductory talk from a member of academic staff
• Tour of key locations on campus with our student ambassadors
• Group interview
• Individual mini interviews

Please note this may vary in order and the group interviews may be replaced with a comparable activity if only a few applicants are attending on the day or if we are unable to offer face-to-face interviews.

The group interview will take approximately 1 hour and the individual mini-interviews approximately 5-10 minutes per applicant. A member of the Nutrition and Dietetics academic staff will facilitate the group interview and others taking part in the selection process may include a dietitian from outside the University and/or a service user (i.e. patient). The group interviews are not competitive; we hope to make offers to all potentially suitable applicants if they demonstrate the qualities described below. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and may wish to write these down and bring them with you. Details on the times, meeting location, etc. will be included when you receive your invitation to interview.

What qualities are we looking for? Student dieticians need good communication skills and a caring attitude and empathy so we are looking for applicants that can demonstrate these as well as showing an understanding of the role of the dietitian and the ability to work in a team. It is also helpful to have some knowledge of the program and its placements and the dietetic profession.