Overview

At the Dietetics (Hons) programme offered at Ulster University we deliver an engaging course that will prepare you well for a successful career in dietetics.

Key Facts

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.
Nutrition and Food Science at Ulster University is ranked 1st in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025. Dietetics has received 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Human Physiology and Anatomy

Medical Cell Biology

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Biostatistics and study skills for nutrition

Clinical biochemistry

Pathophysiology

Immunology

Food science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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135

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100

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59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Biochemistry View 284 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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

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135

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100

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59

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level Grades BBB to include 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred

Science-based BTECs only

Irish Leaving Certificate:

Grades H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include 2 subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Home Economics and Agricultural Science
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

Overall International Baccalaureate 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.

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

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)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,250 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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