Dietetics

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineFood science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Understand how nutrients are used in the body, their effect on health and diseases, and use your expertise to advise on healthy lifestyles.

Dietitians strive to provide the best possible nutritional care for clients with acute and chronic health conditions.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Learn to interpret and communicate the science of nutrition

  • Understand how to use dietary manipulation and food to treat disease and optimise health

  • Gain practical experience in our modern health science, clinical skills and catering laboratories

    The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates dietetics. The title of Dietitian is protected by law. This means that anyone who uses a designated title must be on the HCPC Register. Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Dietetics course will give you the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC after you graduate.

    Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements is mandatory and essential for placement attendance.

    ACCREDITED BY This course is accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a British Dietetic Association (BDA) accredited programme.

    Placements You’ll undertake practice placements within nutrition and dietetics departments across Yorkshire and the North East of England. Placements will take place:

  • At the end of year one (three-week placement)

  • At the end of year two (13-week placement)

  • During year three (12-week placement)

    The placements as listed above are a requirement of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) curriculum framework and will take place in quality assured practice settings.

    During your placements, you’ll be given the opportunity to practically apply the theories and evidence you have gained during academic study throughout diverse areas of the health service. You’ll be given time to critically reflect on and enhance your skills and academic knowledge before moving onto the next placement, enabling you to demonstrate continuous development.

    Why study Dietetics at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 100% of BSc (Hons) Dietetics graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

  • Professionally accredited by the British Dietetics Association (BDA) - the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce

  • Fantastic placement opportunities - combine your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in real-world settings across Yorkshire and the North East

  • Access to specialist facilities - including our food inspection and nutrition labs where you'll enhance your practical research skills

    Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2259 Other health professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000