BSc (Hons) Dietetics (Placement Year)

Dietitians are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food and nutrition into practical dietary advice to promote health in the population. At Ulster, we deliver an engaging course that will prepare you well for a successful career in dietetics.

Teaching on the course is mainly delivered by academic staff from the world-renowned Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a large research centre within the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute. NICHE undertakes high quality research to understand the links between diet and human development with a particular focus on obesity, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and ageing. We engage with a large number of local and international stakeholders including colleagues from the NHS, Academia and Industry as well as the general public and use this alongside our research to deliver a high quality degree.

Full-Time - 4 year FT degree including placement year

A level
Grades BBB (to include 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred). Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are acceptable.

BTEC Award profile of D (to include subject requirements) plus A Level Grades BB to include 1 core science subject from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Applied General Qualifications
Science-based BTECs only - contact Admissions Office for details

Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include 2 subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Home Economics.

You are required to achieve a minimum of Grade H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in Maths and English.

International Baccalaureate
Overall IB profile minimum 26 points to include at least 13 at higher level and to include two subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Home Economics at Higher level.

Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass Access course with an overall mark of 65% to include a minimum of 65% in all level 3 modules (only science-based programmes are acceptable). To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma

GCSE
For full-time study you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language. You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5. TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum L 22, R 24, S - 25, W 24, PTE Academic - 66 (with min. of 61 in each part)