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Dietetics

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Coleraine
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Course summary

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 disease, osteoporosis and ageing. NICHE researchers engage with a large number of local and international stakeholders including colleagues from the Health Service, Academia and Industry as well as the general public.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coleraine

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B460
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Coleraine
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
B460
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Coleraine

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

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
Offer: 26

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)
DDM

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)
H3H3H3H3H3

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.

English Language Requirements
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Interview
Entry to this course is to year one only. A questionnaire will be emailed to applicants after the UCAS deadline, along with detailed instructions for completion. This will be used to shortlist candidates for interviews. As part of the selection method applicants will be required to undertake a successful video interview. Please ensure the email address you provide is active and regularly checked. It is also strongly advised to monitor your spam or junk folders for any correspondence.
Restricted Eligibility
Applications are only open to NI and ROI students.

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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