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Glasgow Caledonian UniversityHuman Nutrition and Dietetics is the application of the science of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and the promotion of health at individual and population level.GCU has the longest running dietetics degree course in Scotland. It provides an in-depth understanding of the physiological, psychological and sociological components of nutrition, and importantly how to enable behaviour change, understanding the barriers people face. You will develop the communication and professional skills required to be an effective, evidence-based dietitian and practice within an inter-professional workplace.The course's strong practical focus centres around problem-based learning in the classroom, nutrition laboratory and clinical simulation lab as well as knowledge and skills developed in the practice education components of the course.The course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It follows the core curriculum set out by the BDA, leading to eligibility to apply for HCPC registration. Students are required to complete 1000 hours of practice education to be eligible.
Scottish Higher: Standard entry requirement: BBBB (incl English, Chemistry and one other Science) Nat 5: B (English and Maths)Minimum entry requirement: BBCC (incl English, Chemistry and one other Science) Nat 5: B (English and Maths)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 SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.A level: BCC (incl Chemistry) GCSE: B/6 (English, Maths and one other Science)ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Chemistry, English and one other Science) O1/O2: (Maths)IB Diploma: 28 points (incl Chemistry and one other Science at H6)BTEC: DMM,Ext Dip (incl Chemistry and one other Science) GCSE: B/6 (Maths and English)SWAP: Dietetics/Science - BBB (incl Chemistry)College HNC: Science qualification - graded unit B (incl sufficient coverage of Chemistry). Indian Board 60% IELTS 7.0.with 6.5 in each section.
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