Nutrition and Dietetics
About this course
MDiet in Nutrition, a four-year undergraduate programme. The course leads to eligibility for professional registration as a dietitian, covering nutritional science, dietetics, public health, and health promotion. It incorporates simulated clinical practice and inter-professional learning opportunities with other health science students.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6 if not held at A level. IB: 27 to include two science subjects. English and Maths are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher level. SQA Highers: BBBC to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include two science subjects. Acceptable science subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths or Psychology. English and Maths are required at O2 if not held at Higher.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon 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 Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
Is Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University 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 Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.