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Nutrition and Dietetics

Course details
  • MNutr
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Sutton Bonington Campus

Course summary

Dietitians have never been more important. They use their knowledge of food and science to support individuals, groups and populations to improve their health and well-being. Our integrated masters course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. This means you can become a registered dietitian when you graduate.

We recognise the world of dietetics is changing. This integrated masters course helps to prepare you to practice in the modern healthcare setting.

  • You'll gain knowledge through a wide range of teaching including nutrition, biochemistry, medicine and pathology and pharmacology.

  • You'll gain hands on clinical experience through a number of practice placements.

  • You'll learn communication and practical skills in our specially built dietetics suite.

  • We teach you research skills. Your final project can directly improve patient care and will support you to deliver evidenced base care that is safe and effective.

As part of the application process, candidates will be interviewed.

Why choose this course?
Practice placements
Develop your clinical skills through practice placements in primary care, hospitals, public health and other non-traditional placement settings.

Teaching expertise
Our expert teaching team of registered dietitians has experience in primary care, gastroenterology, diabetes, paediatrics, intellectual disabilities, obesity end of life care and more. Specialist dietitians are invited from practice to deliver guest lectures.

Industry connections
We have connections with dietitians working in industry and can support you to explore this growing area of dietetics.

Learn from specialists
You'll have regular contact with specialist practising dietitians, giving a vital insight into your future career

Varied curriculum
Learn about education methods, communication skills, psychology and sociology

Ranked 2nd for Food and Nutrition in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Nutrition-and-Dietetics-MNutr-U7UNUTDT.html

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B401
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level AAB - ABB

AAB or ABB or AAC including appropriate science subjects. Alternatively, ABB or AAC or A*BC plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths qualification.

To include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

Access to HE Diploma D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.

The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 30 credits must be achieved at Distinction, usually including 15 from Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry and another 15 in another acceptable science subject. The remaining 15 credits must be achieved at Merit.

Scottish Higher AABBB

This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AA in two science-based subjects. At least one of Biology or Chemistry is required plus a second science-based subject.

The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade A. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades A, B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher AA

At least one of Biology or Chemistry is required plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades AABBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points

including Higher Level 5 in Biology and Chemistry. Alternatively, HL5 in one of Biology or Chemistry plus Higher Level 5 from one of HL Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports Exercise and Health Science.

Alternatively, 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates, to include: Higher Level 5 in Biology and Chemistry. Alternatively, HL5 in one of Biology or Chemistry plus Higher Level 5 from one of HL Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports Exercise and Health Science.

Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry is a requirement for applicants who have not achieved GCSE Chemistry, Combined Science or equivalent.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales A* - C

This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science based A Level.

Extended Project A

Considered alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent.

A Level subjects to include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject. The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M1, M2

To include at least one of Biology or Chemistry plus a second science-based subject.

The second science subject can be from Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Home Economics, Geography, IT, Maths, Physics, PE or Psychology.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics grade C/4.

If A Level Chemistry (or equivalent) has not been taken, GCSE Chemistry grade B/5 or an integrated science subject such as Combined Science at grade BB/55 is required.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable:

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context
  • OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI)
  • OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

T Level D

T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied; please contact us for more information.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
All applications must include a personal statement, which is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your interest in and suitability for the course. Your personal statement and reference are not formally scored as part of the recruitment process, although in some instances may be considered for decision-making purposes alongside your interview performance.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7Minimum 6.5 in each element.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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