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MDiet Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The innovative integrated Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course at Robert Gordon University will develop your research, leadership and service evaluation skills to take you confidently into the changing healthcare landscape. You will become a clinically adept dietitian with skills underpinned by a thorough theoretical knowledge and understanding of nutritional science, dietetics, public health and health promotion.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; integrated masters  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a 4 year Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics in the UK, where you’ll cover a range of topics from theory through to practice. You will develop foundation-level knowledge of physiology, biology, biomolecular sciences, and nutrition. Practical food laboratory sessions will teach you about dietary guidelines in practice, considering culture, sustainability, economics, and health.

Career pathways

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course has been developed in response to current policy and social directives, identified organisational challenges of employers across the public, private and third sectors and in recognition of graduate needs in meeting workplace demands.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements differ depending on the type of qualification you have and could affect if you’re eligible to apply. QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: BCC to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6 if not held at A level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at O2 if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 27 to include two science subjects. English and Maths are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher level. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCCC to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. UCAS code: B401.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,680 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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