Overview

This BSc Dietetics (Hons) is offered at the Queen Margaret University prepares you for work as a dietitian. In addition to placements within the NHS, this course also offers other practice-based opportunities with voluntary organisations. These experiences enable you to put what you have learnt into practice and often as a stepping stone to your first job.

Dietetics focuses on the management and the prevention of nutrition-related disorders at an individual and population level.

The course is a scientific programme of studies that takes you through a clinically and practically focused study of disease, health, food and nutrition. The course prepares you for work as a dietitian in a variety of settings.

Careers

Most graduates elect to work within various healthcare settings, including the NHS. Others work in health education, health promotion, general practice, private healthcare and government advisory posts. Some graduates apply for the opportunity to study for a higher degree (MSc, MPhil or PhD).

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 141 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Higher: BBCC

A Level: AB

Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3

International Baccalaureate: 28 points

Required Subjects: Normally Chem and Biol and preferably one other science (may include Maths or Home Economics) at Higher/A Level or equivalent AND Maths and Eng at S/Int2/N5/GCSE level.

Mature/Access: Access to Science. We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications in biology and chemistry and /or experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14500 GBP / year

≈ 14500 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK (FT)+: £9,250

Funding

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