BSc (Hons) Dietetics at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Understand how nutrients are used in the body, their effect on health and diseases, and use your expertise to advise on healthy lifestyles. Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Human Physiology, Food & Food Science, Practice Placement A (non-credit bearing), Nutritional Biochemistry, Food & Society, Personal Development & Communication Skills for Dietitians, Nutrition. Year 2 core modules: Nutrition Support, Genetics & Lifestyle Related Conditions, Human Metabolism, Social Sciences, Applied Clinical Dietetics, Practice Placement B (non-credit bearing), Professional Development for Dietitians, Research Methodology, Statistics & Evaluation. Year 3 core modules: Mental Health in Practice, Paediatrics in Practice, Practice Placement C (non-credit bearing), Nutrition Strategies, Research Project, Competent Practitioner, Clinical Effectiveness & Outcomes.

Career pathways

This course is highly vocational and will give you the expertise to work as a dietitian. Professional development modules will refine your employability and will give you a number of transferable skills.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required. (Minimum grades BBB at A level or equivalent, this must include two science subjects and cannot include Critical Thinking or General Studies. Science subjects accepted are Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology or Physical Education. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017)). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include 30 distinctions in science subject. T Levels T Level Science accepted with a Pass overall, with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include 80 points in science subjects. Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include 80 points in science subjects. IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Dietetics&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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