Dietetics
About this course
MDiet (Hons) in Dietetics, a dietetics degree focused on clinical nutrition, human metabolism, and patient-centred professional practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course runs over four years and includes multiple practice-based placements in healthcare settings, concluding with an individual research dissertation. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Human Nutrition, Food Studies and the Lifecycle, Physiology and Genetics, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Placement A. The second year progresses with Metabolism and Pharmacology, Metabolism and Immunology, Pathophysiology, and Placement B. The third year covers Dietetics 2 (CBL), Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Clinical Nutrition, and Placement C. The final year involves advanced study through Research Dissertation, Malnutrition and Nutritional Support, and Innovation in Healthcare, alongside optional modules such as Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions and Applied Sports Nutrition.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and a Science. A level: 128 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include Grade C in Biology or Chemistry. Extended project will be counted if nutrition-related subject (this will be considered at confirmation). BTEC: DDM. Must contain Biology. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules including their credit rating within your qualification at the time of application. 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. T level: Distinction overall with a C or above in the core component in a Health/Science Subject. International Baccalaureate: 32 points to include H5 in Biology or Chemistry. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 min in each element). 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 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 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%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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
- Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Clinical Nutrition
- Leadership Roles for Sustainability
- Project Design for Research
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Developing AHP Leaders through Coaching and Mentoring
- Research Dissertation
- Malnutrition and Nutritional Support
- Innovation in Healthcare
- Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions
- Applied Sports Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of 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 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 Dietetics 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 Dietetics at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is 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 Dietetics at University of Plymouth?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.