Dietetics and NutritionBSc (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of grades BBB in three A levels including grade B or above in Biology and Chemistry (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points)
• English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• 10 days (or more) of recent (within the last two years) work experience in a care environment
• attendance at a dietetics career event
• an enhanced DBS Check for the Adults' and Children's Workforce
• clearance for non-exposure prone procedures (EPP) by an approved occupational health service
• attended and passed an interview

The University will invite you to complete the DBS check, which will need to be done by 31 July. This check will cost you £62.13 and the update service costs £13 per year.

Science foundation and access courses will be considered with a minimum of 60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3:

• 15 credits at Level 3 must be in Biology or related subjects such as anatomy and physiology
• 15 credits at Level 3 must be in chemistry or related subjects such as biochemistry
• 15 credits at Level 3 should be in science related subjects (eg physics, maths) or subjects applied to science (eg nutrition, environmental science, psychology)
• the remaining 15 credits should be in study skills
• applicants should achieve a distinction or equivalent numerical mark in 75% of the credits taken in Science subjects at Level 3

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Human Nutrition (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree.

Students are required to apply internally for Dietetics BSc and Dietetics and Nutrition BSc during their studies on Human Nutrition (including foundation year) BSc. There will be support and advice during this process.

Students are then required to pass all modules without reassessment with an average mark of ≥ 65%.

All applicants are required to attend an interview with academic staff. The interview is a chance for us to get to know you and provide further information about the course and the University. Applicants will be asked a series of questions that cover the following aspects:

• your interest in studying dietetics and why you would like to become a dietitian
• your understanding of the dietetic profession and your awareness of what they do
• your insights of your strengths and areas for growth during your studies

Additionally students must:

• undertake five days of work experience with vulnerable populations.
• pass a DBS check with checks for vulnerable adults and children.
• attend a dietetic career event.

For further information and support on how to prepare your application and meet our entry requirements, visit our undergraduate Dietetics FAQ.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet a specific standard listed under the exceptions in our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You'll be assessed through seminar and poster presentations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), case studies, practical reports, seen/unseen examinations, in-class tests and a compulsory final year dissertation.

The course is approved by the HCPC. Successfully complete your degree, and you'll be eligible to apply for registration.

The course is also accredited by the BDA. When you have the status "Dietitian" on your HCPC registration, you can join the BDA as a full member.

Graduating from our Dietetics and Nutrition BSc (Hons) course is the start of an exciting and varied career in nutrition, health and disease management.

Our health science graduates have gone into various health care professions including acute, community, obesity and HIV specialist dieticans, health advisers, sports coaches and PE teachers in organisations including King's College Hosptial, Bupa, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, various other NHS organisations and The Food Chain.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

London dietitians who are prospective employers of dietetic graduates play both a strategic and operational role in developing and running the course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

You may be eligible for funding of up to £5,000 per year, which you won't have to pay back, through the NHS Training Grant.