Overview

Get a solid grounding in (Hons) Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year programme from University of Plymouth through an additional foundation year, gaining the confidence and knowledge to successfully progress to our full degree.

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Careers

Studying dietetics at the University will open a wide range of career choices, including opportunities in public sector healthcare, the commercial sector and self employment.

The NHS is the major employer of dietitians, with dietitians working in hospital settings, community and GP practices. There are opportunities to specialise in a variety of areas such as ITU, diabetes, renal, paediatrics, oncology, gastroenterology, mental health, learning disabilities, neurological disorders etc. There are also opportunities to practice in private healthcare, food industry, businesses, workplace, catering, public health, education sport and the media.

In the commercial sector, food and drink manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies employ dietitians in a variety of roles including product development, quality control, advising on labelling and regulatory affairs. You could be working for a company specialising in NHS prescription only products used in the management or treatment of a range of clinical conditions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Nutrition, Food Studies and the Lifecycle

Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Centred Care

Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health Nutrition

Nutritional Biochemistry

Physiology and Genetics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff 32 - 48

GCSE - Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:

English (Consideration may be given to equivalent literacy qualifications)

Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics)

Science

Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:

A level

Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including grade E in a Science subject. Food technology is a relevant subject. Excluding General Studies.

International Baccalaureate 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18650 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Plymouth

Funding

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