Course Comparison
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Course
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MDiet (Hons) Dietetics | BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year |
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Award
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Master of Dietetics - MDiet (Hons) | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
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Duration
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4 years | 4 years |
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Assessment breakdown
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Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
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Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
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Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
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Provider
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School of Health Professions | School of Health Professions |
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Entry requirements
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GCSEs All applicants must have at least 5 GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above and must include English, maths and a science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A Level 128 (ABB) from three A levels which must include Biology plus a second science, preferably Chemistry but will accept Maths /Physics /Psychology /Sociology/ Geography/Geology/Environmental science. Excludes general studies. Extended project will be counted if nutrition-related subject (this will be considered at confirmation).
IB 32 points overall to include Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in second Science, preferably Chemistry (will consider Maths, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology, Environmental science). If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 min in each element).
IELTS: 7.0 Overall with 6.5 in all elements
Access Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, combined science, medicine) with at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 33 must be at distinction level with 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in a second science (preferably chemistry, but others might be considered including maths, physics, psychology, sociology, geography, environmental science). The remaining 12 level 3 credits must be at merit.
T level Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
BTEC BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma - DDM – Science related. Must contain strong Biology and second science module (preferably Chemistry, but may also consider Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Geology and Environmental science). An A level alongside is preferable.
BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules including their credit rating within your qualification at the time of application. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Alternatively if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer you further advice. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our
Direct entry to year 2 If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site ( Extended requirements
Further information
Deferred entry
Deferred entry is not physically possible for us (but we can waive your interview in the next cycle if you have already been interviewed successfully this cycle). |
GCSE Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below:
A level Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C/4 at GCSE level).
International Baccalaureate 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
BTEC PPP in a science related subject.
T level Accepted, a minimum of a Pass (D or E in the Core) = 72 points – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing). Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration.
English language We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we ask for a minimum IELTS score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our Extended requirements
Further information
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