Course summary
Nutritional science deals with the effect of the food we consume on our bodies, while dietetics applies the science of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and the promotion of health.Dietitians assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. They use up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, society, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
Assessment method
Teaching on the programme is supported and enhanced by staff expertise in public health nutrition, clinical and community dietetics, sports nutrition and health promotion. We invite health professionals and guest speakers from specialist areas to lecture our students, which further enhances the quality of our modules. The types of assessments undertaken are influenced by the professional skills required by dietitians, and take the form of oral presentations, practical menu planning tasks, essays, literature reviews, case studies, poster presentations and group work, as well as formal exams. Our programme is very strongly focused on evidence-based practice and our students become expert in critical review and appraisal
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Dietetic Association
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 28 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - M
SWAP Access to Dietetics or Science or Biological Science (must include Chemistry) with overall pass of BBB English Language requirements: Higher ESOL at A or Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no element below 6.5
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
PVG Check in Scotland Local Police Check from other Countries
Health checks
to be organised by the University
Interview
Interviews are usually held from January to March 2024, and will take place on campus.
Other
A student will not normally be admitted unless they are 17 years of age prior to commencement of the programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
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
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15200 | Year 1 |
| International | £15200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA