30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Understand how nutrients are used in the body, their effect on health and diseases, and use your expertise to advise on healthy lifestyles. Dietitians strive to provide the best possible nutritional care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition
- Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health
- Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and catering laboratories
- At the end of year one (three-week placement)
- At the end of year two (13-week placement)
- During year three (12-week placement)
- 100% of BSc (Hons) Dietetics graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
- Professionally accredited by the British Dietetics Association (BDA) - the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce
- Fantastic placement opportunities - combine your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in real-world settings across Yorkshire and the North East
- Access to specialist facilities - including our food inspection and nutrition labs where you'll enhance your practical research skills
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Food & Food Science
- Practice Placement A
- Food & Society
- Human Physiology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Personal Development & Communication Skills for Dietitians
- Nutrition
- Professional Development for Dietitians
- Genetics & Lifestyle Related Conditions
- Applied Clinical Dietetics
- Social Sciences
- Research Methodology, Statistics & Evaluation
- Practice Placement B
- Human Metabolism
- Nutrition Support
- Mental Health in Practice
- Practice Placement C
- Paediatrics in Practice
- Nutrition Strategies
- Competent Practitioner
- Clinical Effectiveness & Outcomes
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:
- B411
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview. You should be able to evidence how you have researched the profession of dietetics. This may include shadowing a hospital dietitian, attending dietetics information days and research using other media. You need to provide evidence of your ability to work for the good of others, for example voluntary work, or work in a caring environment. You need to demonstrate good written and interpersonal communication skills and an ability to work with others. You will have a strong interest in food and be able to undertake basic food preparation and cooking skills. Students will be recruited on the basis that their values align with those of the NHS Constitution, as well as having the right skills and aptitude, in accordance with Value Based Recruitment, (Health Education England, Value Based Recruitment Framework, October 2014) click here and if selected will need to attend an interview. At interview you will be tested on the values which promote quality care and a positive patient, staff and student experience.
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 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE