BSc Dietetics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes three practice placements in healthcare settings and interprofessional learning modules shared with students from other health professions. A final-year dissertation allows independent investigation of a topic within nutrition and dietetics.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have at least 5 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above and must include English, Maths and a Science. A level: 112 points to include Grade C in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC: BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma: DMM – must be science related and must contain Biology. Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access (e.g. Science, Health, Nursing, and Combined Science) with 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction to include 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry. A further 15 credits at level 3 must be at Merit level. Will need GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4. T level: Merit overall with a C or above in the core component in a Health/Science Subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points - to include HL 5 in Biology or Chemistry. May consider Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology and Environmental science in lieu of Biology or Chemistry. English and Maths accepted within Higher Level = 4; Standard Level = 5. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS. Interview days: Once your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable: you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character. us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture. us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students. Screening: All offers are subject to satisfactory screening in terms of your health, welfare and disclosure and barring processes, before the start of your course. NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 50%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Nutrition, Food Studies and the Lifecycle
- Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Centred Care
- Placement A
- Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health Nutrition
- Preparation for Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Physiology and Genetics
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Dietetics 1
- Metabolism and Pharmacology
- Metabolism and Immunology
- Placement B
- Dietetics in Practice 1
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Pathophysiology
- Dietetics 2 (CBL)
- Dietetics in Practice 2
- Placement C
- Dissertation
- Leadership Roles for Sustainability
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Project Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £33,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. 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. 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.
How many students continue on BSc Dietetics at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.