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University degree

Dietetics

University of Plymouth
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyles are becoming key issues in today’s society. By focussing on the impact of food and nutrition on health, you'll... In a world of confusing nutritional information, knowing that I know the evidence behind the trends, fads and medical management of certain conditions makes me so proud to be a dietitian.

[ "> [ 1st in the UK for food science subjects in the 2027 Complete University Guide . [ "> [ Top 10 in UK and 1st in the South West for learning opportunities – National Student Survey (NSS) DIET409 Human Nutrition, Food Studies and the Lifecycle 20 credits To provide a foundation for the study of human nutrition, a global perspective of the food provisioning system and investigate relationships between food, diet and lifestyle. To investigate the theory and practical aspects of dietary intake assessment and evaluate nutritional requirements throughout stages of the life cycle.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts30%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts15%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
80% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel80%
degree15%
access10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,000
After 15 months
£25,000
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support67%
Well organised92%
Learning resources92%
Student community91%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Plymouth's own site.
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