BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics offers an integrated study of nutrition science and dietetics and its application to health, wellbeing and disease management, preparing students for practice as a Registered Dietitian. Teaching uses specialist labs, food science kitchens and the Interprofessional Simulation Centre. Three placements complete the 1,000 practice hours required for dietitian registration.

Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Cells and Biomolecules, Essentials of Nutritional Science, Preparation for Professional Practice and Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, followed by practice placements in hospitals, community settings and public health organisations across Scotland.

Career pathways

Most graduates start as Band 5 Registered Dietitians in the NHS across the UK; graduates have also worked in Ireland, Greece, Spain and the USA following host-country accreditation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: UCAS Tariff 108; Scottish Higher BBBB or equivalent including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry and one other science; A Level BBC or equivalent including Biology or Chemistry and one other science. Minimum entry (widening access applicants only): UCAS Tariff 90; Scottish Higher BCCC including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry and one other science; A Level CCC including Biology or Chemistry and one other science. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent). Applicants should show evidence of interest in dietetics and relevant skills in the application; an enhanced criminal disclosure check with Disclosure Scotland is required before placement. Applicants must be 17 before the programme starts.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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