Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Human Nutrition Dietetics with Foundation Year

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics is a professionally accredited, dual-focused degree combining physical learning with NHS clinical placements, needed to become a registered dietitian. Its foundation year is for students who don’t meet direct entry requirements, so it lasts for four years instead of three.

This programme covers biochemistry, physiology, and dietetics. It helps students to align academic study with healthcare skills. They can also study modules like anatomy, biochemistry, communication, research, and nutrition. Additionally, this course includes placements in three stages: Foundation, Developing, and Specialist Dietetics. By the end of the programme, graduates can help people build healthy eating habits, improve performance, and live longer.

Learning in this BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics in Cardiff Metropolitan University is through lectures, clinical case studies, laboratory, and kitchen practicals. Students are also assessed on examinations, essays, assignments, presentations, practical reports, and projects.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require 120 UCAS tariff points, alongside a minimum of three A levels. These qualifications must be in subjects like Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Candidates may also require BTECs, T Levels, IB Diplomas, and Access to HE Diplomas.

English Proficiency:

  • International students require an IELTS 7 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. Other accepted English tests include PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge English, or LanguageCert.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics from Cardiff Metropolitan University can work in roles including:

  • Community Nutritionist

  • Sports Nutritionist

  • Food Service Manager

  • Nutrition Consultant

  • Nutrition Educator

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students opting for the BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course through UCAS or the university’s online portal. For more information regarding this process, contact AHZ counsellors now.

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