BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetics Association (BDA), with three practice placements completed across clinical and community settings throughout the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; 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, Sport Science, or Physical Education. IB: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology and HL Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian.
- Accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) as delivering the approved pre-registration curriculum framework. Provides eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a dietitian.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Science for Nutrition
- Food, Nutrition and the Consumer
- Nutrition Research Methods and Study Skills
- Human Nutrition
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Practice Placement 1 - Core
- Pathophysiology
- Research Methods
- Diet and Clinical Nutrition
- Behavioural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
- Dietetic Practice I
- Practice Placement 2 - Core
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Dissertation
- Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Dietetics and Nutrition Support
- Practice Placement 3 - Core
- Dietetic Practice II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a dietitian. Accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) as delivering the approved pre-registration curriculum framework. Provides eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a dietitian.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Chester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.