They are qualified, regulated health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems. Their aim is to promote good health and prevent disease in individuals and communities.

This course offers an integrated study of the science of nutrition and dietetics and its application to health, wellbeing and the management of disease. You’ll have access to hands-on simulation experiences within our specialist facilities, including labs, food science kitchens, and our Interprofessional Simulation Centre (ISC).

Simulation-based learning gets you career ready. You’ll practise patient consultations, clinical decision-making and interprofessional communication in a safe, supportive environment.

We combine biological and social sciences to offer a whole-systems understanding of the factors influencing diet and health. You’ll develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required for practice as a Registered Dietitian.

The curriculum emphasises evidence-based, research-informed, and emerging practice. You’ll be able to assess nutritional needs, plan and implement dietary interventions, and evaluate outcomes across individual, group, and community settings.

The course also integrates academic study with professional practice through a series of practice placements in hospitals, community settings, and public health organisations across Scotland. These placements are designed to ensure you develop practical competence, confidence and readiness for professional registration.

Our students are consistently recognised as being among the best prepared for placement, as evidenced by feedback from practice educators and prospective employers.

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics course also has a strong focus on sustainability, reflecting the growing importance of environmental and societal considerations within dietetics and public health.

#### Why study Human Nutrition and Dietetics at GCU?

* GCU has over 100 years of teaching experience in nutrition and food.

* Build real clinical experience through three placements, completing the 1,000 practice hours required for Dietitian registration, with opportunities across NHS settings.

* You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and researchers, with guest lecturers in specialised fields.

* Benefit from access to specialist facilities and simulated learning environments.

## What you will study

We aim to display the most up-to-date information possible.

The modules listed on this page and the Programme Specification are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course. Please note that course content, modules, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at GCU. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.

[Input] Year 1

【96†Fundamentals of Human Physiology】

【97†Cells & Biomolecules】

【98†Essentials of Nutritional Science】

【99†Preparation for Professional Practice】

【100†Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetic Practice】

[Input] Year 2

【101†Mechanisms of Cellular Regulation】

【102†Introduction to Microbiology】

【103†Nutrition Through the Life Cycle】

【104†Practice Education A】

【105†Food Science】

【106†Research Methods in Human Energy Balance】

[Input] Year 3

【107†Applied Clinical Studies】

【108†Therapeutic Dietetic Studies 1】

【109†Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership】

【110†Introduction to Counselling Skills】

【111†Nutrition and Public Health】

【112†Therapeutic Dietetic Studies 2】

[Input] Year 4

【113†Practice Education B】

【114†Practice Education C】

【115†Honours Project Nutrition/Dietetics】

We may make changes to your course, and course modules. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.

#### Understanding core and optional modules

The core modules shown are based on the standard full-time route for students entering Year 1 of the course. If you study full time from Year 1, you will normally study the outlined core modules for each year of the course.

Optional modules provide opportunities to tailor your studies. You will not normally study every optional module shown and will be asked to select from the available options during your studies. Information about available options and the module selection process will be provided after you enrol. Please note that the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and is subject to factors including student demand, timetabling, staffing and academic requirements.

The module information shown is based on the standard full-time route through the course. If you study through an alternative entry or study route, including part-time study or Advanced Entry, the modules you take in each year and the order in which you study them may vary.

## Careers

Most of our graduates tend to start their career by securing roles within the NHS across the UK, typically as Band 5 Registered Dietitians.

Graduates can also work internationally following application to the host country’s accreditation processes. Previous graduates have gone on to work in Ireland, Greece, Spain and the USA.

## Course information

### Study options arrow_forward

Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS |

BSc (Hons) | Full time | 4 years | Sep 27 | Glasgow | B400 | 【116†Enquire】【117†Apply†www.ucas.com】

### Entry requirements arrow_forward

Please note that admission to GCU is considered on a competitive basis, and the academic entry requirements stated here may be the minimum required to be eligible for an offer.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in 【3†our International Study section.】

#### Year 1

##### Standard entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 108

Scottish Higher: BBBB or equivalent incl Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry and one other Science

A Level: BBC or equivalent incl Biology or Chemistry and one other Science

##### Minimum entry requirement

UCAS Tariff: 90

Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent including Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry and one other Science

A Level: CCC or equivalent including Biology or Chemistry and one other Science

#### English language

IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent)

#### Minimum age restrictions

A student shall not normally be admitted unless he or she has attained the age of 17 years prior to commencement of the programme.

#### Additional requirements

Applicants will be expected to show evidence in the application of their interest in dietetics and any skills and abilities gained from life and work experience that would be advantageous for a future career in dietetics. We do not expect all our applicants to have visited a dietetic department, but if you have experience of speaking with a dietitian or visiting a dietetic team, then it is appropriate to include this in your personal statement.

Disclosure requirement: Students are required to undergo an enhanced criminal disclosure procedure with Disclosure Scotland prior to placement.

#### Additional information for international applicants

* 【19†Entry requirements by country】

* 【118†Application deadlines】

* 【119†English language tests】

* Knowledge of English - Applicants from a majority English speaking country may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Information about this requirement is available on the Student Visa section of the 【120†gov.uk website.†www.gov.uk】

#### Additional information for all applicants

##### Relevant experience (Recognition of Prior Learning)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's 【121†Recognition of Prior Learning】 (RPL) scheme.

##### Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending 【122†SWAP†www.scottishwideraccess.org】, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.

### Fees and funding arrow_forward

The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status. 【123†What is my student fee status?】

Fees are subject to change and are published here for guidance only.

#### Annual tuition fees

Please visit our central 【12†tuition fees section】 for details.

#### Additional costs

As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.

【124†View additional costs.】

Additional costs for Scottish domiciled students on this programme

Scottish domiciled students, eligible for SAAS, do not need to pay for PVG checks, occupational health checks or uniforms.

You will need to consider costs for accommodation and travel while on placement. However, you may be able to apply to SAAS for additional expense support to help meet these costs.

Check out the 【125†SAAS Nursing and Midwifery student placement expenses claim†www.saas.gov.uk】 or 【125†Allied Health Professions student placement expenses claim†www.saas.gov.uk】 forms.

Additional costs for all other students (rest of UK, EU and International) on this programme

During this course, you will be required to cover the cost of:

* Accommodation and travel while on placements

* Uniforms: approximately £14 each. The number of uniforms you require depends on the duration of your course and can range from two to four.

* Occupational health checks and vaccination set fee of £372

* Membership of 【126†Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)†www.mygov.scot】 scheme. New applications cost £59. Updates to the existing scheme record cost £18.

All students (including Scottish domiciled) will be required to purchase the Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) app for use on placement (approximate cost £25).

Invoices will be issued by the University for payment of all (except the PENG) of the above additional costs in Trimester B (March/April) of the first year of your programme.

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Teaching methods

Our course has a supportive teaching environment, a research-informed curriculum, and an emphasis on practical learning. Teaching draws on global perspectives in nutrition and dietetics.

You’ll gain an understanding of:

* international health challenges

* cultural influences on dietary practice

* the role of dietitians in global health contexts.

You will also benefit from guest lectures and specialist teaching delivered by experienced Dietitians and Nutritionists. Our staff and guest lecturers work across a range of clinical and public health disciplines and provide valuable insight into current professional practice.

We adopt a blended teaching and learning approach, which combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with online activities across all modules.

Learning is delivered through a mix of:

* lectures

* practicals

* seminars

* workshops

* simulated learning

* skills practise groups.

Lectures provide core theoretical foundations. Our small-group tutorial sessions and hands-on practicals reinforce learning through discussion and application.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods vary by module and may include:

* unseen examinations

* viva exams (structured practical assessments used to evaluate clinical and communication skills)

* Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)

* class tests

* essays

* laboratory reports

* case studies

* oral presentations

* presentation of scientific posters

* group work.

Practice education placements

The course includes three practice education placements, meeting the 1,000 hours required for registration as a Dietitian.

Practice Education A takes place during Year 2 and includes two weeks of campus-based learning and a two-week placement in a health or social care setting.

Practice Education B and C are each 12-week, full-time placements in NHS settings, starting in the summer between Years 3 and 4.

Placements are allocated across all 16 Health Boards in Scotland via a national process. You may need to temporarily relocate and will be responsible for associated travel and accommodation costs. SAAS-funded learners may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses.

Facilities and simulation

On our course, you’ll benefit from access to specialist facilities, including modern laboratories, food science kitchens, and our Interprofessional Simulation Centre (ISC).

Simulation-based learning prepares you for clinical and professional practice using structured scenarios that let you practise patient consultations, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional communication in a safe, supportive environment.

Our food science kitchens provide a practical teaching environment where you can develop and apply key dietetic skills, including:

* assessing portion sizes

* food texture and consistency

* food modification

* adapting foods to meet individual nutritional and dietary requirements.

These sessions allow you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios relevant to dietetic practice.

Doing good through food

This degree is designed to promote the Common Good by empowering you to improve individual and community health through evidence-based nutrition. Our graduates go on to make meaningful contributions in clinical practice, public health, education, and research — locally, nationally, and globally.

Professional accreditation

This is the only human nutrition and dietetics degree in the West of Scotland approved by both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Graduates are eligible to register and practise as Dietitians in the UK and many countries overseas.

【127†Visit the Health and Care Professions Council website.†www.hcpc-uk.org】

【128†Visit the British Dietetic Association website.†www.bda.uk.com】

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In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus of their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.

【131†Download the programme specification】 for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.

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【132†Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.】

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