Course Summary

This degree focuses on nutrition and health-based disciplines allowing students to learn through both theory and work-based learning. This course is the first undergraduate Dietetics programme in the North East. You will explore the links between nutrition and health, through the study of fundamental biomedical subjects including: • Biochemistry • Physiology • Pharmacology • Microbiology and molecular genetics • Human nutrition • Food science You will also gain practical experience in our state of the art laboratories and new clinical skills and teaching kitchen, which opens in 2020.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B401

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

AAA-AAB, including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. Chemistry and Biology must be held at grade B GCSE level if not held at A level. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology at A Level. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered at A level.

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted.

45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in chemistry.

35 points including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 and Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

H1H1H1H1H2 at Higher Level, including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology.

D3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including two science subjects, preferably Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not offered as a principal subject.

Interview Applicants we feel may be suitable for the course will be invited to an interview. Fitness to Practise Applicants must satisfy Fitness to Practise requirements on admission to the course. This includes a health declaration and submission of an acceptable disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance. Students coming direct to the course from a country outside of the UK must provide a letter of good conduct from their home country and will be required to submit an acceptable DBS at the end of the first year.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/b401/#entryrequirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent with no less than 6.5 in each element. If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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