University of Chester
UCAS Code: B401 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
The department requires Biology as essential to entry, plus one other science which should include Chemistry, Biochemistry or Physics, but may include Geography/Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology or Sport Science/Physical Education or a Food related subject.
Access to HE Diploma (Science) must include 15 level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and 12 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 5 in Biology and Chemistry
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H3 in Biology and Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus GCE A Level Biology and Chemistry.
Scottish Higher
Including Biology and Chemistry
T Level
T Level must be in Science
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About this course
Our Nutrition and Dietetics course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetics Association (BDA). This will allow you to apply to become a registered dietitian as well as ensure that you are taught the professional qualities, skills, and knowledge to become a proficient and competent nutrition professional.
Dietitians interpret the science of nutrition to improve health, and treat diseases and medical conditions by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to clients, patients, carers and colleagues. They work in a wide range of settings with a variety of people from different backgrounds, age groups and ethnicities, and our graduates go on to work in the NHS, public health, the food and drink industry, medical nutrition, sports nutrition, the media, or progress into further study, academia or research.
Our Nutrition and Dietetics degree combines research-led, evidence-based teaching with simulation, service user participation and clinical placements to equip you with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to become autonomous, competent and compassionate dietitians. The course is delivered by registered dietitians, nutritionists, bioscientists and physiologists, who have extensive experience working in clinical dietetics, nutrition, the food industry, public health, biosciences, and sport and exercise. We also work closely with local NHS healthcare providers to ensure that what you learn is up to date, with practical knowledge being regularly shared by highly specialist dietitians who are actively working in clinical practise.
We highly recommend that all students interested in applying for this course attend a Dietetics Awareness Event.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment methods
A wide range of creative and innovative assessment methods are used throughout the course to not only assess learning, but also enhance your employability skills. You will be assessed through a mixture of coursework, case studies, portfolio assessments, presentations, examinations and observed clinical assessments. Assessment also includes individual and collaborative work to help you develop team working skills essential for working as a dietitian.
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The Uni
Chester
Clinical Sciences and Nutrition
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This is the subject you need to study if you want to become a dietician — an important job in the country’s healthcare sector, and the single most common job for nutrition graduates. We don’t have many graduates in nutrition every year and with the population becoming more aware of health and well-being and with many medical needs being addressed by the application of specific diets, this is likely to be an area of increasing demand in the future.
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