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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B402

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Professionally approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and British Dietetic Association, the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Cardiff Met contains two major elements: The academic component based on campus and clinical training, which occurs in three separate places within the course. Both elements are essential for the achievement of the course objectives and award of the degree with eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a dietitian. Due to this programme being NHS funded and therefore limited places being a... International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Nutrition Science and Biochemistry
Anatomy and Physiology for Dietetics
Food Science and Nutrition Assessment
Dietetic Practice and Clinical Skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice and Supervised Practice Placement
UCAS Code:B402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BC

3 A-levels with grade combinations totalling 120 points considered with grades BC in Biology and Chemistry

International Baccalaureate

0 points

Overall Pass to include H6/H5 in both Biology and Chemistry

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£30,000
3 years£19,000£25,000£29,000
5 years£24,500£29,500£33,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Human Nutrition and Dietetics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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