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Master of Nutrition - MNutr

Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Nottingham

(4.1)
264 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nutrition and Dietetics course at University of Nottingham.

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A level

A,A,B

AAB or A*BB or A*AC including appropriate science subjects. Alternatively, ABB or AAC or A*BC plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths qualification. To include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B401

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Nutrition and Dietetics course.

Dietitians have never been more important. They use their knowledge of food and science to support individuals, groups and populations to improve their health and well-being. Our integrated masters course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. This means you can become a registered dietitian when you graduate.

We recognise the world of dietetics is changing. This integrated masters course helps to prepare you to practice in the modern healthcare setting.

  • You'll gain knowledge through a wide range of teaching including nutrition, biochemistry, medicine and pathology and pharmacology.

  • You'll gain hands on clinical experience through a number of practice placements.

  • You'll learn communication and practical skills in our specially built dietetics suite.

  • We teach you research skills. Your final project can directly improve patient care and will support you to deliver evidenced base care that is safe and effective.

As part of the application process, candidates will be interviewed.

Why choose this course? Practice placements Develop your clinical skills through practice placements in primary care, hospitals, public health and other non-traditional placement settings.

Teaching expertise Our expert teaching team of registered dietitians has experience in primary care, gastroenterology, diabetes, paediatrics, intellectual disabilities, obesity end of life care and more. Specialist dietitians are invited from practice to deliver guest lectures.

Industry connections We have connections with dietitians working in industry and can support you to explore this growing area of dietetics.

Learn from specialists You'll have regular contact with specialist practising dietitians, giving a vital insight into your future career

Varied curriculum Learn about education methods, communication skills, psychology and sociology

Ranked 2nd for Food and Nutrition in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

Master of Nutrition - MNutr

Department

School of Biosciences

Location

Sutton Bonington Campus | Loughborough

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Nutrition

• Dietetics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£33,000 per year (provisional)
International£33,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Nutrition-and-Dietetics-MNutr-U7UNUTDT.html

University of Nottingham student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 264 reviews from University of Nottingham's students and alumni
5 star
41%
4 star
40%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
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I definitely need to take loans

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1 year ago

Hard to fit in as an intl student

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Five stars: Excellent

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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Nottingham students who took the Nutrition and Dietetics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Nutrition and dietetics

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

94%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

70%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

97%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

62%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

82%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

90%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

86%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

95%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

86%

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I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

86%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

90%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Nutrition and Dietetics or another course from the same subject area.

Nutrition and dietetics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male18%
Where students come from
International27%UK73%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students235
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
ChemistryA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
Physical EducationB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Nutrition and Dietetics - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

£32.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nutrition and Dietetics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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