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Overview
We are proud to be the only Nutrition degree course in Wales to be accredited by the Association for Nutrition professional body. This means graduates of Nutrition (Hons) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University are eligible for direct entry to become Associate Nutritionists and use the letters AssocNutr after their name.
Then after a few years of relevant employment can become full Registered Nutritionist using the letters RNutr after their name. This prestigious quality marker enables graduates to be recognised as professionally trained and regulated Nutritionists.
Careers
- Nutritionists work in health improvement, with groups or communities to promote health, well being and reduce inequalities.
- The role might involve working with low income groups, pregnant women or in communities requiring specific health interventions related to nutrition. Our graduates have gone onto deliver nutrition interventions in public health teams and for local councils. Others have used their skills of nutritional analysis to improve the provision of school meals.
- Other career opportunities are within NHS Trusts, sports nutrition, health promotion or Government Departments. Nutritionists may also work with charities or in the food industry, either with manufacturers or retailers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Nutrition (Macro and micronutrients)
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Skills and Studies
- Food Studies
- Sensory Analysis of Food
- Communication
- Nutritional Assessment
- Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 72
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics View 166 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 72
Other requirements
General requirements
Five GCSEs including English Language (or Welsh First Language), Mathematics* and Science at grade C or above / grade 4 or above.
Typical offers may include:
- 96 - 112 points from at least two A levels to include a grade C at Biology, and a grade C preferably in Food Technology or Chemistry, but another Science will be considered; Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third subject
- RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Science (covering Biology and Chemistry) MMM - DMM
- 96 - 112 points from at least two Scottish Advanced Highers to include a grade D at Biology, and a grade C preferably in Food Technology
- 96 - 112 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include H2 grade in Biology and H2 grade in either Food Technology or Chemistry
- 96 - 112 points from the Access to Higher Education Diploma to include Biology and Food Technology or Chemistry
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cardiff
628 - 1066 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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