Dietetics

Intensive 20 month course with integral practice placements providing pre-registration training in dietetics for science graduates.

Qualifications BSc Hons Science degree, 2:1 classification which contains a substantive component of biochemistry and physiology or equivalent related science subjects that demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals in biosciences and have studied research skills and methodology within a previous degree. Supporting statement and required documents Applicants are required to submit a 500-word supporting statement within the Personal Statement section of the application form. This statement should clearly explain your motivation for applying, as well as any other relevant information that supports your application. Once your application is received, you will receive further instructions by email on how to provide the necessary documentation. This includes a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcripts (or transcripts to date if your degree is still in progress), two academic references, and a copy of your passport. AccessNI and Health Checks Admission is subject to satisfactory AccessNI and health assessments. Full details on how to complete these checks will be provided to successful applicants. Eligibility and Funding Due to placement restrictions, only applicants from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain are eligible to apply. There are five places part-funded by the Department of Health NI (135 credits) and the remaining modules (180 credits) are self-funded. Additionally, there are 1-5 fully self-funded places. Please note that students residing in Great Britain are not eligible for part-funding, in accordance with Department of Health NI regulations. Further information on the admissions process and fees can be obtained from the Course Director, Dr. Alyson Hill aj.hill@ulster.ac.uk, or the Admissions Office, Coleraine admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements
• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country Exemptions and transferability Studies pursued and examinations passed in respect of other qualifications awarded by the University or another university or other educational institution, or evidence from the accreditation of prior experiential learning, may be accepted as exempting candidates from part of the programme provided that they shall register as students of the University for modules amounting to at least the final third of the credit value of the award at the highest level in respect of a master's award at least 50% of the credit value of the award in respect of a Postgraduate Diploma. Exemption is not permitted from practice placement or from the research module.