BSc (Hons) Dietetics 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Leeds Beckett University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

What is dietetics?

Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Learn how to promote health awareness, prevent diseases and restore nutritional wellness on this programme accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

To find out more about this exciting occupation, visit Aspiring Allies, an initiative built around raising the profile of Allied Health Professional careers. You can explore what you'll do as a dietitian, where you could work, expected salaries and more.

As part of this course, you'll:

  • Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition
  • Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health
  • Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and nutrition laboratories
  • Undertake practice placements in a variety of provisions and within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and northeast England

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

What is dietetics?

Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Learn how to promote health awareness, prevent diseases and restore nutritional wellness on this programme accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

To find out more about this exciting occupation, visit Aspiring Allies, an initiative built around raising the profile of Allied Health Professional careers. You can explore what you'll do as a dietitian, where you could work, expected salaries and more.

As part of this course, you'll:

  • Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition
  • Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health
  • Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and nutrition laboratories
  • Undertake practice placements in a variety of provisions and within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and northeast England

Admission Requirements

7+
4+
54+
120+
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include 30 distinctions in science subject.

T Levels T Level Science accepted with a Pass overall, with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include 80 points in science subjects.

Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include 80 points in science subjects.

International baccalaureate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include 80 points in science subjects.

Interview Required Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) and if selected will need to take part in interview. At interview you will be tested on the values which promote quality care and a positive patient, staff and student experience.

IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

3 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP

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