Dietetics
About this course
MDiet in Nutrition, combining science-based and clinical approaches to dietetics. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes integrated practice placements and a research project. A year at master's level is incorporated into the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB IB: 32-34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 49%: 38 offers from 78 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 24%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 23%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Dietetics
- Fundamental Principles of Genetics and Biochemistry for Nutrition
- Human Physiology and Practical Skills
- Introduction to Food and Nutrition
- Sustainable & Secure Food Systems
- Microbiology and Immunology for Food and Health
- Bioenergetics
- Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
- Health Psychology and Behaviour Change
- Applied Therapeutic Diets
- Macro- and Micronutrients
- Food Science and Technology
- Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
- Measurement and Assessment of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status
- Clinical Medicine and Dietetic Practice
- Dissertation
- Consultation Skills for Dietetics
- Personalised Nutrition
- Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
- Professional Practice in Dietetics
- Quality Improvement and Service Redesign in Healthcare
- Research Project
- Practice-based Learning for Dietitians
- Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Dietetics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of Dietetics at Newcastle University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Dietetics at Newcastle University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Dietetics at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for Dietetics at Newcastle University?
49% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 38 offers from 78 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is Dietetics at Newcastle University 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.
Does Dietetics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Dietetics at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.