BSc (Hons) Dietetics and Nutrition at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

On this undergraduate course, you’ll learn the skills necessary to become a dietitian – the only qualified health professional that can assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition related problems at an individual and wider public health level.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Anatomy and Physiology 1 (for Life Sciences), Anatomy and Physiology 2 (for Life Sciences), Applied Health Psychology (for Dietitians), Biochemistry for Life Sciences, Cell Biology (for Life Sciences), Essentials of Human Nutrition (for Dietitians), Health, Society and Behaviour (for Dietitians), Introduction to Human Nutrition (for Dietitians). Year 2: Dietary assessment techniques for dietitians, Food Science for Dietitians, Macro and micronutrients, Management of disease for dietitians, Metabolic Biochemistry for Nutrition, Nutrition and dietetic care, Practice Based Learning 1 (Dietitians), Professional Practice in Dietetics and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition (Dietitians). Year 3: Nutrition and dietetic care 2 (30 credits), Nutrition through the lifecycle Dietitians, Practice Based Learning (PBL) 2 Health, Leadership and Quality Improvement, Practice Based Learning 3, Systems pathology for Dietitians, Techniques in Dietetic and Nutrition Research. Year 4: Dietetics and Nutrition Research Project, Management of Health and Social Care, Practice Based Learning 4.

Career pathways

Graduating from our Dietetics and Nutrition BSc (Hons) course is the start of an exciting and varied career in nutrition, health and disease management.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grades BBB in three A levels, including grade B or above in Biology and Chemistry (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points) English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check for the Adults' and Children's Workforce; clearance for non-exposure prone procedures (EPP) by an approved occupational health service; The University will invite you to complete the DBS check. This check will usually cost £62.13, but currently covered by the university for the first check. You will be encouraged to sign up to the update service, which will cost you £13 per year. All applicants are required to attend an interview with academic staff. The interview is a chance for us to get to know you and provide further information about the course and the University. You should demonstrate values that promote compassion, dignity and respect.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B401-DF

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