BSc Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, including an integrated foundation year for students without traditional entry requirements. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes two structured placement periods in healthcare settings and interprofessional modules shared with other health and care professionals. Specialist dietetics laboratories support practical learning throughout the course.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English (Consideration may be given to equivalent literacy qualifications) Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics) Science Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates. A level: 32 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including grade E in a Science subject. Food technology is a relevant subject. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C/4 at GCSE level). BTEC: PPP in a science related subject. Access to HE Diploma: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, combined science, medicine) with at least 45 credits at level 3. T level: Accepted, a minimum of a Pass (D or E in the Core) = 72 points – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included. 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 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions
- Human Nutrition, Food Studies and the Lifecycle
- Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Centred Care
- Placement A
- Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health Nutrition
- Physiology and Genetics
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Preparation for Practice
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Dietetics 1
- Metabolism and Pharmacology
- Metabolism and Immunology
- Placement B
- Dietetics in Practice 1
- Pathophysiology
- Interprofessional Learning 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.