BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics, an undergraduate degree focusing on the scientific principles of nutrition, clinical practice, and disease prevention. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The course includes an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Dietetic Practice, Principles of Food: Science, Production and Provision, Behaviour Change and Communication Skills for Dietitians, and Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism. The second year advances into clinical applications via modules including Clinical Dietetics 1, Clinical Dietetics 2, Dietary Management and Prevention of Disease, and Research Methods: Developing the Evidence. The final year consolidates professional skills through modules such as Enhancing Employability, Consolidating Dietetic Practice, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Leadership for Professional Practice. Students also complete a dissertation module entitled Generating the Evidence (Dissertation).
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 120 A-level: BBB BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 53%
- Other Health Professionals: 33%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 7%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 94%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 92%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 59%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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 Dietetic Practice
- Principles of Food: Science, Production and Provision
- Behaviour Change and Communication Skills for Dietitians
- Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism
- Foundations for Professional Practice
- Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Dietetics 1
- Clinical Dietetics 2
- Dietary Management and Prevention of Disease
- Applied Dietetics in Pregnancy and Paediatrics
- Teamworking for Professional Practice
- Research Methods: Developing the Evidence
- Clinical Reasoning and Ethical Decision Making in Dietetic Practice
- Enhancing Employability
- Consolidating Dietetic Practice
- Public Health and Health Promotion
- Generating the Evidence (Dissertation)
- Leadership for Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester do next?
96% 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 Worcester?
92% 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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester 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.
Does BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Worcester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.