Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)
Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met contains two major elements: The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course.
Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a dietitian.
Due to this programme being NHS funded and theref...
Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met contains two major elements: The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course.<br/><br/>Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a dietitian.<br/><br/>Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being available which may fluctuate each year, unfortunately deferred applications cannot be considered.<br/><br/>Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B402
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:0,P:0
Pass Access with 27 Distinctions in a combination of biology and chemistry (at least 12 of each); Merits in the remaining units
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1
Other grade combinations totalling 120 points considered, to include H1 in Biology and Chemistry. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English La
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,D
Grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades CD in Biology and Chemistry
A level
B,C
3 A-levels with grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades BC in Biology and Chemistry
T Level
M
T level in a Science subject will be considered alongside a further relevant Level 3 qualification
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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