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Course Overview

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.

The programme provides a sound background in nutrition, the scientific study of the foods we eat, the nutrients contained in foods, the fate of the nutrients when they have eaten and the effect of diet on health and well-being.

The programme, therefore, includes the study of the science of nutrition and dietetics, the supportive sciences of chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, biology, immunology, genetics, pharmacology, pathology, food science, epidemiology and statistics, as well as inputs from the social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, communication and management.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

A level

Grades BBB (to include 2 subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Nutrition & Food Science of which Chemistry is preferred). Single Award Life & Health Sciences is accepted as a science subject along with a second science from A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are acceptable.

BTEC Award profile of D (to include subject requirements) plus A Level Grades BB to include 1 core science subject from above.

Applied General Qualifications

Science-based BTECs only - contact Admissions Office for details

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Award profile of DDD (to meet subject requirements)

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Award profile of DDM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22)

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Award profile of DD (to meet subject requirements) plus A Level Grade B

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

Award profile of DM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 22) plus A Level Grade B

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

Award profile of D (to include 3 distinctions and subject requirements) plus A Level Grades BB

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

Award profile of D (acceptable optional units 8 - 14)) plus A Level Grades BB to include 1 science from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS Tariff Points at Irish Higher level grade profile H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 including 2 subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Home Economics.

Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English and Maths grade H6 or above OR Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level English and Maths grade O4 or above.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profiles minimum 26 points to include at least 13 at a higher level and to include two subjects from Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Home Economics at Higher level.

Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

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 (only science-based programmes are acceptable).

GCSE

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass in the English Language at grade C (or grade 4) or above (or equivalent).

You must also hold GCSE passes at grade C (or grade 4) or above in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

English Language Requirements

The minimum requirement is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5. Graduates must be able to communicate in English to the equivalent of IELTS level 7 with no element below 6.5 to apply for registration with HCPC.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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This information was accurate on : 13/04/2021
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