Dietetics MSc  

Postgraduate, 2 years, Full-time

Ulster University

1585 Dietetics MSc

UK Citizen Students:

Academic Requirements:

Applicants are required to have achieved BSc Hons Science degree, 2:1 classification which contains a substantive component of biochemistry and physiology or equivalent related science subjects which demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals in biosciences and also have studied research skills and methodology within a previous degree or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.

EU students are eligible to apply. However this course is not currently open to overseas applicants due to placement constraints.

Students must be in good health as evidenced from a satisfactory medical report (SENDO compliant) and entry is also subject to a satisfactory criminal record check carried out through AccessNI.

The closing date for applications is 15th January of the year of entry. Each application form must be accompanied by a copy of degree transcript, two academic references and a 500-word supporting statement to clearly outline why you are applying for this programme and relevant information to support your application, all of which is used to select students for interview. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that 2 written references are uploaded by closing date: names of 2 referees is not sufficient. Interviews (in March/April) form part of the selection process at which attendance in person is usually required. There are currently 5 places which are part-funded by Department of Health NI (135 credits) and self funded for remaining modules (180 credits). Students living in GB are not eligible for this part funding due to regulations by DoHNI. Further information on admissions process and fees can be obtained from Course Director or Admissions Office, Coleraine.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

* Successful completion of a Masters degree
  * 2:1 - 60%
  * 2:2 - 50%
* Successful completion of a 4-year Bachelors degree course, from a recognised institution
  * 2:1 - 65%
  * 2:2 - 60%

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

* Bachelor Degree
  * 2:1 - 60%
  * 2:2 - 55%

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

Academic Requirements:

* 4 year Bachelor degree (if awarded prior to 2015 degree must include a final year dissertation or project)
OR

* Master’s degree and a 2 year Bachelor’s Degree
  * 2:1 - 65%
  * 2:2 - 55%
 

* 50% or above can be accepted for applicants who complete LLB, MA English or MA Education from University of Punjab

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/pakistan

Academic Requirements:

* 2:1- 3 year Bachelor degree with 70% overall OR 4 year Bachelor degree with 65% overall OR Masters Degree (following 3 or 4 year Bach Deg 65%)
* 2:2- 3 year Bachelor degree with 60% overall OR 4 year Bachelor degree with 55% overall OR Masters Degree (following 3 or 4 year Bach Deg 55%)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Qualifications
 

* Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level University Diploma)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Postgraduate qualifications

* Bachelor degree
  * 2:2 - 50% or above (normally CGPA 3.0/5 or 2.0/4)
  * 2:1 - 60% or above (normally CGPA 3.5/5 or 3.0/4)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:

Postgraduate qualifications
 

* Bachelors Degree

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana