Dietetics BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

As a registered dietitian you could offer expert advice and dietary changes to help people treat disease, prevent illness, manage health conditions and optimise health. Registered dietitians are qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. Dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, translating it into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices (British Dietetic Association, 2024).

Faculty: Biological, Food and Forensic Science | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Fundamentals of Nutrition and Physiology, Foundations of Dietetic Practice, Introduction to Diet Therapy, Food and Catering Systems, Becoming a Professional Practitioner, Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context. Year two: Core Diet Therapy, Applied Diet Therapy, Developing Dietetic Practice, Extending Diet Therapy, Complex Diet Therapy, Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity. Final year: Consolidating Dietetic Practice, Exploring Opportunities in Dietetic Practice, Public Health Nutrition, Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional, The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project.

Career pathways

This course prepares you for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings including acute hospital settings, community settings, public health, industry, media, research and Non-Governmental Organisations. Upon graduation, you should also be equipped with the skills to undertake further study both nationally and globally to enhance your career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 128. A level: ABB to include Biology. Excludes General Studies. GCSE: GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science, including distinctions for unit 8: physiology of human body systems, unit 9: physiology of human regulation and reproduction, and unit 10: biological molecules and metabolic pathways. T level: Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject in Science, Health or Healthcare science. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma in a Science subject, with 45 Level 3 credits in Science or Health units. To include: 36 level 3 credits at Distinction, with 15 in Biology and 15 in Chemistry. Remaining credits must be Merit or higher. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. IB Diploma: 32 points to include 7 points in Biology. All applicants will be interviewed. In line with the National Health Service Constitution we use a values based recruitment approach in seeking candidates with the appropriate values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care. As this course includes practice-based learning, you must be able to meet the requirements for placement. This includes satisfactory health clearance and an Enhanced DBS check. Additional information, including requirements relating to immunity and vaccination status, is provided in the disclaimer section.5. English: Applicants must possess a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall (with no component part lower than 6.5).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition for 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition for 2026/27. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls-nhs/dietetics-bsc-hons/

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