Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityHuman Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Glasgow Caledonian University, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 74% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
74.23%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Nutritional science deals with the effect of the food we consume on our bodies, while dietetics applies the science of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and the promotion of health.Dietitians assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. They use up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, society, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Food science and nutrition
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ