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Dietetics

  • MDiet
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This degree focuses on nutrition and health-based disciplines allowing students to learn through both theory and work-based learning.
This course is the first undergraduate Dietetics programme in the North East.

You will explore the links between nutrition and health, through the study of fundamental biomedical subjects including:
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and molecular genetics
• Human nutrition
• Food science

You will also gain practical experience in our state of the art laboratories and new clinical skills and teaching kitchen, which opens in 2020.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • MDiet • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B401
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
B401
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB - ABB

AAB including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Home Economics, Geography, PE) or ABB with both Chemistry and Biology. For Biology and Chemistry A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A Level. Applicants without both Biology and Chemistry will be asked for the higher offer in the range.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits

45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in Mathematics and English language may be required if the minimum GCSE requirements have not been met.

Scottish Higher - AAABB

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography). Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 34 points

34 points including Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography) or 32 points including Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 and Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Home Economics, Geography, PE). Higher Level Mathematics and English Language are desirable. If not offered at Higher Level, then Maths and English at Ordinary Level 2 will be required.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2 - D3, M2, M2

D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry or Biology plus one other science (which can include Mathematics, Psychology, Geography) or D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a Principal Subject.

T Level - Not accepted

Interview

Applicants we feel may be suitable for the course will be invited to an interview.

Fitness to Practise

Applicants must satisfy Fitness to Practise requirements on admission to the course. This includes a health declaration and submission of an acceptable disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Students coming direct to the course from a country outside of the UK must provide a letter of good conduct from their home country and will be required to submit an acceptable DBS at the end of the first year.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent with no less than 6.5 in each element. If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

English Language Requirements https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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.

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