BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, combining nutrition science with dietetic practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Professional placements in healthcare and commercial settings run throughout the course, providing experience alongside industry partners and the multidisciplinary team. The degree is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, with a final-year dissertation in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Entry requirements
120-128 points. 120-128 UCAS tariff points, including Biology and a second science A-Level grade C or above. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBB-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) Two science A-levels or equivalent at grade C or above are required for entry. One Science should be Biology or Human Biology, we accept a range of second sciences. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis. BTEC/CTEC: DDM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications. National Extended Certificate/ Foundation Diploma/ Technical Diploma/ Extended Diplomas in Applied Science. International Baccalaureate: 120-128 UCAS tariff points. To include a minimum of grade 5 in Standard or Higher level English and Maths and a minimum of grade 5 in a Higher level Science. T Level: Merit in a T Level in Health, Healthcare Science or Science Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics, English Language and Science at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is a
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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: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Communication Skills and Preparing for Professional Practice
- Fundamentals of Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
- Introduction to the Psycho-Sociology of Health
- Clinical Dietetics
- Behavioural Science and Professionalism in Dietetics
- Practice Education 2
- Research Methods
- Pharmacology
- Dissertation
- Integrated Nutrition Care Planning - Adult and Child
- Public Health, Epidemiology and Research Methods
- Practice Education 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £31,500. The £31,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester 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 Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester 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.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Winchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.