BSc (Hons) Dietetics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Dietetics is a full-time degree in Plymouth that leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian with the HCPC. The course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council, and combines science teaching with supervised placements.

Department: School of Health Professions | Duration: 3 years (with placements), full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers human nutrition, food studies and the lifecycle, psychosocial aspects of patient-centred care, nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition, physiology and genetics, and nutritional biochemistry. Year 2 covers dietetics, metabolism and pharmacology, metabolism and immunology, and pathophysiology; the final year covers complex dietetics practice, sustainability leadership and a research dissertation. Placements of 4, 12 and 12 weeks take place in years 1, 2 and 3.

Career pathways

Dietitians work in the NHS (hospitals, community and GP practices, with specialisms such as diabetes, renal, paediatrics, oncology and mental health), private healthcare, the food industry, public health, education, sport and the media. Commercial roles include product development, quality control and regulatory affairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. GCSE: at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths and a Science. A level: 112 points to include grade C in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma: DMM, science related and containing Biology. Access to HE Diploma: Pass in a science, health, nursing or combined science Access course with 45 level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction including 15 in Biology or Chemistry and a further 15 at Merit. T level: Merit overall with a C or above in the core component in a Health/Science subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points including HL5 in Biology or Chemistry (Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology or Environmental Science may be considered instead); English and Maths accepted within at Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5. Evidence of academic study within the last five years is required and a strong personal statement is needed. Applicants must attend an interview, be 18 or over at the start date and pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks; deferred entry is not possible. If English is not the first language and GCSE English grade C/4 is not held, IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in all elements (or equivalent) is required. Overseas IB applicants not studying English must hold IELTS.

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

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Duration: 3 years

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