The Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered by the University of Chester will provide you with an award together with eligibility for registration as a dietitian with the HCPC (UK).
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About
The innovative approach, together with an ethos of research and evidence-informed practice, aims to foster your personal and professional development.
Why study this course with us?
The accredited Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered by the University of Chester is delivered in an innovative way. Academic and placement learning is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners who are all committed to helping you to develop the necessary skills to become an effective dietetic practitioner who contributes to high-quality evidence-based practice.
You will have access to course-specific facilities and laboratories, and benefit from the Faculty’s links with local NHS trusts and practitioners, plus expertise from the pharmaceutical and food industries and British Dietetic Association specialist groups.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology
- Nutrition Research Methods
- Behavioural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
- Dietetics and Public Health
- Clinical Dietetics
- Practice Placement
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Duration description PgDip - 2 years
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
UK/EU
- A 2:1 honours degree in a relevant science subject that includes modules covering human physiology and biochemistry is required
- visit a dietetic department prior to applying for the course
- attend a personal interview and participate in a group activity
- complete a satisfactory health check and Disclosure and Barring Service check
International
- Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study
- We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA Applies to you
16245 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16245 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
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- PgDip - £8,000
Living costs for Chester
- 660 - 1140 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fees. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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