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4 years
London
Tuition Fee
£9,790 per year (UK home)
Full-time
The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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A levels: minimum of grades BBB, including grade B or above in Biology and Chemistry (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points). GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent). 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; interview with academic staff.
Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian, opening careers in acute, community, obesity, and HIV specialist dietetics, as well as roles in public health and health advisory services.
Assessment methods include seminar and poster presentations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), case studies, practical reports, seen and unseen examinations, in-class tests, and a compulsory final year dissertation.
The institution provides comprehensive support, including academic tutors, student services for counselling, and specific guidance for practice-based learning to ensure students are prepared for their future careers.
Yes, the course includes full-time placements in years two, three, and four in various settings such as NHS acute hospitals, private, voluntary, and third-sector organisations, including online opportunities.
The course is ranked best in London for nutrition and food science (Guardian University Guide 2024) and offers a unique blend of academic study and extensive, diverse placement opportunities that reflect current health and social care priorities.
Yes, the course integrates practical experience through simulated learning and real-world placements, alongside modules that develop professional skills such as communication, team working, and clinical decision-making.
Students experience a mix of in-class learning, lectures, tutorials, and practical laboratory sessions, complemented by significant practice-based learning in real-world health and care settings.
Prospective students should be aware of the requirement for an enhanced DBS check, occupational health clearance, and the commitment required for full-time study and placements. Applicants are also required to attend an interview.
