Course Comparison
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Course
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MDiet (Hons) Dietetics | MOccTh (Hons) Occupational Therapy |
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Award
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Master of Dietetics - MDiet (Hons) | Master of Occupational Therapy - MOccTh (Hons) |
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Duration
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4 years | 4 years |
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Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
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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). |
UCAS tariff 136 points, usually with a minimum of Grade B in a Science or Social Science. These may be obtained from a range of qualifications, potentially in combination, to be assessed on individual applications. The below list of examples is not exhaustive:
GCSE Profile 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science, and usually obtained in one sitting. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application.
A level 136 points, usually with a minimum of Grade B in a science or Social Science. Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
International Baccalaureate 33 overall with Higher Level Grade 6 in Science or Social Science. GCSE equivalence: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5 in Maths, English, and Science. If overseas and not studying English within the IB, applicants must have IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements.
Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and to include 15 Level 3 credits in Science or Social Science. Remaining credits at Level 3 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 RQF National Extended Diploma/ QCF Extended Diploma BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level Science or Social Science, which will be assessed on application. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance.
Other qualifications Equivalent qualifications may be considered, such as relevant Open University courses (e.g. SK299 Human Biology) if other academic points requirements are met, but not in an appropriate subject.
Applications from recent graduates Applications are welcome from graduates who have successfully completed a degree, have normally studied within the last 5 years, and hold (or will hold) a minimum of a 2:1 classification in a relevant area.
Applicants who have not completed their studies in the English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our Extended entry requirements
Further information
Deferred entry
Unfortunately, we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. |