Course summary
As a Dietician you will be a registered health professional who uses knowledge about food, science and the human body in health and disease to educate and give practical advice to patients, colleagues, clients, carers and the general public. You will have the ability to work with patients to change lives, and contribute to the welfare of society. This course will allow you to extend your competence, knowledge and skills beyond those required of an entry-level practitioner in order to enhance your employability and prospects, and support the public health agenda. You will develop skills in empowering individuals, groups and communities to change diet and lifestyle behaviours, and will practice your skills through simulated and inter-professional learning opportunities. Uniquely, you will have the chance to select an elective module, and to earn additional qualifications as you complete the course. This course is now a Master’s programme which was re-accredited from a BSc (Hons) ranked 1st in the UK for Food Science - The Complete University Guide, 2019 League Table, published in 2018.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £6750* | Year 1 |
| EU | £6750* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £6750* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6750* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750* | Year 1 |
| International | £14420* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
The cost of books that you may wish to purchase
Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
Accommodation and Living costs
Printing
£20 (approximately) for lab coat, safety glasses, kitchen safety whites
At the beginning of your course and during all practice placements you are required to purchase and wear an official uniform. If you are a student from Scotland, this uniform will be paid for by the Scottish Government. All other students (the rest of the UK (RUK) and international students) will have to purchase a tunic at £5.59 each and trousers at £7.04 each. Where uniforms become damaged or for any other reason unsuitable, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement.
Students from out with Scotland (the rest of the UK (RUK) and for any international students) must pay for PVG membership - £59 (new member) or £18 (existing member) as well as health checks which are variable depending on needs, but online screening is essential £22.70
Online Health Screening - £22.70
Additional Health Screening - £48.70/£72.20
Hepatitis B Vaccination x 3 - £26.60 each
Hepatitis B Blood Titre Test - £32.00
TB Mantoux Test/BCG Vaccination - £33.00/£24.00
MMR Vaccination x 2 - £22.45 each
MMR Blood Test - £31.00
Varicella Blood Test /Vaccination - £21.00/£33.00
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB