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CF5 2YB
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met contains two major elements: The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course.
Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a dietitian.
Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available which may fluctuate each year, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.
Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
Modules
Assessment method
Each module is assessed by assignment and/or examination. There is more of an emphasis on assignments as the course progresses with fewer examinations. Practical assessment includes Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and assessed group teaching. All modules in year two and three are externally assessed. All year two and three modules contribute to the final degree classification including the credit bearing assessment completed in placements 2 and 3.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Dietetic Association
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B402
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBC
3 A-levels with grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades BC in Biology and Chemistry
T LevelM
T level in a Science subject will be considered alongside a further relevant Level 3 qualification
UCAS TariffOffer: 120
To include grades BC at A level in Biology and Chemistry; or equivalent
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access with 27 Distinctions in a combination of biology and chemistry (at least 12 of each); Merits in the remaining units
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
Scottish Advanced HigherCD
Grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades CD in Biology and Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall Pass to include H6/H5 in both Biology and Chemistry
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
In Applied Science subject (covering Biology and Chemistry)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1H1
Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered, to include H1 in Biology and Chemistry. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM
In Applied Science subject (covering Biology and Chemistry)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Work experience and knowledge of the work of a dietitian including when and where this was undertaken, together with evidence of communication skills should be listed clearly in your personal statement.
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
Offers are NOT guaranteed as places are subject to an allocated placement, and it is unlikely that insurance applicants will be able to secure a place. https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
- Interview
- Other
- Offers are NOT guaranteed as places are subject to an allocated placement, and it is unlikely that insurance applicants will be able to secure a place Further details regarding the availability of the NHS Bursary are yet to be confirmed.
- Restricted Eligibility
- Due to the nature of this programme, we are not able to consider international applicants for entry.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element lower than 6.5 Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | No element lower than 64 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 94 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Minimum 185 |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £16000 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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