Dietetics
Entry requirements
A level
AAA-AAB including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Chemistry and Biology must be held at grade B GCSE level if not held at A Level. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A Level. Applicants without both Biology and Chemistry will be asked for the higher offer in the range.
Access to HE Diploma
45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in mathematics and English language may be required if the minimum GCSE requirements have not been met.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3 D3 D3 - D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a principal subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 - 36 points including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 and Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H1,H2,H2-H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H1H2H2-H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Higher Level Mathematics and English Language are desirable.
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A-A,A,A,B,B
AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted.
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About this course
This degree focuses on nutrition and health-based disciplines allowing students to learn through both theory and work-based learning.
This course is the first undergraduate Dietetics programme in the North East.
You will explore the links between nutrition and health, through the study of fundamental biomedical subjects including:
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and molecular genetics
• Human nutrition
• Food science
You will also gain practical experience in our state of the art laboratories and new clinical skills and teaching kitchen, which opens in 2020.
The Uni
Main Site (Newcastle)
School of Biomedical Sciences
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