11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Nutrition is the scientific study of nutrients and other substances in food, and how they affect our growth, health and disease. A nutritionist may apply their knowledge in a wide variety of careers which include specialisms in public health nutrition, sports and exercise nutrition, food nutrition and nutrition science. A nutritionist may develop, implement and evaluate food and nutrition policies and campaigns to improve the population’s health; apply physiological, biochemical and nutritional principles to the management of diet and performance in athletes; deal with ingredients, allergens, policy, legislation and regulations when developing or reformulating food and drink products; or study metabolic and physiological responses of the human body to food and nutrients. Our course includes a 12-week, full-time placement and a research project in the fourth year, providing you with the opportunity to specialise in the areas of nutrition that interest you most and enhance your employability. The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. This means that graduates are eligible to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as Registered Associate Nutritionists.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association for Nutrition
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- B400
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
HNC (BTEC) - P
HND (BTEC) - P
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - P
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCC - CCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0, or an equivalent. |
Further Information on English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
| EU | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6930* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6930* | Year 1 |
| International | £17400* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase. Costs associated with your placement / study abroad. Accommodation and Living costs. £85 Specialist Clothing. £30 Induction fee (project expenses, travel to and from offsite visits, glassware breakages, and lab consumables)
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB