University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Dietetics

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Dietetics is the interpretation and communication of the science of nutrition, to enable people to make informed and practical choices about food and lifestyle in both health and disease. Dietitians work with individuals with special dietary needs, inform the general public about nutrition, evaluate and improve treatments, and educate patients, doctors, nurses and other health professionals. This dietetics course covers the broad range of sciences that inform dietetics and is the first of its kind in the UK to award academic credit for practice placements.

Placements are offered in the NHS, as well as in non-NHS settings. Dietitians are employed in the NHS in both hospital and community settings, and also work in other areas such as sports nutrition, the food industry, charities, education

Key highlights

  • First UK dietetics course to award academic credit for practice placements
  • Practice placements offered in NHS and non-NHS settings
  • Covers the broad range of sciences underpinning dietetics
  • Learn to communicate nutrition science to patients and health professionals
  • Prepares graduates to support people with special dietary needs

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128-136 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)128-136
  • A-level: ABB-AAB — Mandatory subjects: Biology or chemistry at grade B or above and one other applied science
  • International Baccalaureate — 128-136 Mandatory subjects: Biology or chemistry at HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics at HL5/SL6
  • BTEC: DDM-DDD — Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Applied Science, with distinctions in biological and physiological units and/or units related to chemistry

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Dietitian
  • NHS hospital dietitian
  • Community dietitian
  • Sports nutritionist
  • Food industry nutrition adviser
  • Public health nutritionist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £24,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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