Dietetics
BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Nutrition and Dietetics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nutrition and Dietetics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24000 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £29000 | £17000 - £25500 | £15500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £22047 | £25092 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21489 - £26466 | £16587 - £25305 | £18590 - £30184 |
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Course Description
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 promote good health through appropriate nutrition. They 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. The role of the dietitian is changing rapidly with increasing emphasis on working in the community as well as in hospitals. Dietitians also have a role in research, education, industry and the media where there is an increasing demand for good quality nutrition and dietetic education. Dietetic practice is based on a range of academic disciplines which are required to ensure that graduate dietitians have the level of skill required to deliver excellent nutritional advice and care.
The University of Hertfordshire is the first UK university to award academic credit for dietetic practice placements. Practice placement opportunities are offered in the NHS (acute and community), as well as in non-NHS settings. In addition, the University of Hertfordshire is one of few in the UK offering Dietetics over 3 years rather than 4 years. Dietitians are employed in the NHS in both hospital and community settings. Additionally, they work in sports nutrition, food industry, charities, education and research or on a freelance basis. On graduation you are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Dietetics, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Dietetics BSc (Hons) at University of Hertfordshire
| 45% | Other Health Professionals |
| 25% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Health associate professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
3 A Levels to include Grade B in both Biology and Chemistry.
45 Level 3 credits to include at 15 credits in Chemistry at Distinction, 15 credits in Biology at Distinction, and 15 credits in one other science.
Pass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with 120 UCAS tariff points including Chemistry and Biology at Higher Level Grade H5
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (optional units should include Biology and Chemistry related subjects). BTEC in Sport or Health and Social Care not accepted unless also have A level chemistry at B.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With no less than 6.5 in any band or equivalent |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Dietetics, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Hertfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Hertfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #27
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire (UOH) is a publicly funded university in Hertfordshire, England. The university has two campuses that it operates from; College Lane, and de Havilland. The university works with approximately 25,000 students at any given time, and has 11 distinct schools within the university dedicating themselves to a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of University of Hertfordshire
- undergraduates:
- 14855
- postgraduates:
- 10295
- Total:
- 25150
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Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £13000 | 155 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Dietetics BSc (Hons) | University of Hertfordshire | 92% | 5% | 0% | - | - | 151 | Hatfield | On campus Full-time |
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Dietetics BSc (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 81% | 0% | 3% | - | - | 134 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 73% | - | 7% | £9250 | - | 124 | Winchester | On campus Full-time |
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Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 91% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 146 | Guildford | On campus Full-time |
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Dietetics BSc (Hons) | Coventry University | 78% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 148 | Coventry | On campus Full-time |
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Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 91% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 146 | Guildford | On campus Full-time |
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Dietetics and Nutrition (4 years) BSc (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15576 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
