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Ulster University

UCAS Code: B460 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B

A Level Essential: two subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred). Single Award Life & Health Sciences is acceptable with one subject from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. DA Life and Health Science is acceptable as two subjects.

Only science-based courses are acceptable. Overall average of 65%, to include 65% in Level 3 modules (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) If GCSE Maths at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a 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). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Level 2 Essential / Key Skills in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

To include a minimum of 13 points at Higher Level to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

to include at least two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, Physics. If neither Maths nor Chemistry is achieved at H3, as they are required for prior learning, a minimum grade of H6/O4 is required. The requirement for five H3 grades, including at least two from the specified subjects, must still be met. Additionally, English must be passed with a minimum grade of H6/O4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Science-based BTECs only - contact the Admissions Office for details. RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22)

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120

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About this course

Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Dietetics

The programme provides training for careers in dietetics. Registered Dietitians (RDs) are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice.

The programme is mainly taught by academic staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned research centre in the School of Biomedical Sciences. NICHE undertakes fundamental research to understand the links between diet and human development. In particular research is focused on exploring the role of nutrition and diet in obesity, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and ageing. NICHE researchers engage with a large number of local and international stakeholders including colleagues from the Health Service, Academia and Industry as well as the general public.

Tuition fees

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England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,010
per year
International
£17,010
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Coleraine

Department:

Coleraine Campus

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

85%
Dietetics

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Nutrition and dietetics

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
85%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
79%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

92%
Library resources
97%
IT resources
85%
Course specific equipment and facilities
69%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

81%
UK students
19%
International students
2%
Male students
98%
Female students
92%
2:1 or above
0%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
B

After graduation

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Nutrition and dietetics

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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education
66%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

32%
Health professionals
13%
Science, engineering and production technicians
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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