Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years MedicineFood science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 - 48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,500

About this course

Healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyles are becoming key issues in today’s society. By focusing on the impact of food and nutrition on health, you'll use your knowledge and skills to make a difference to people’s lives. By combining theoretical modules with real life clinical placements you’ll gain all the skills you need for your future career.

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Dietetics. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Dietetics.

  • Experience cutting-edge nutrition research with world-class academics, putting research into practice and developing the future dietetic profession.

  • Experience interprofessional learning throughout the programme.

  • Innovative student-led Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) in place.

  • Experience practice placements in each year of the course, gaining experience in a range of different clinical and community settings, including unique specialist placements in paediatrics and mental health.

  • Innovative in-house nutrition clinics run alongside placements and academic study, providing additional opportunities to attain competency in practice-based learning.

  • Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

  • Develop leadership roles for sustainability and explore an emerging range of professional opportunities for dietitians beyond our traditional role, including freelance and private practice, the world of media and social enterprise.

    Please note: In order to successfully complete your course and be eligible to apply for a professional registration you must pass all practice based placement competencies along with your theoretical study. This is a requirement of the HCPC. You will only be able to take personal holidays during the specified leave periods for your course. This includes induction week where it is vital you attend all sessions.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 - 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    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 including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,500