Official Dietetics Applicants Thread 2022

I’m about to start Biology and Chem pathway as well as an A Level which I’m going currently because I’m a martyr lmao.
I am used to A Level format, but am wondering how the coursework is for Access, I’m struggling to see what to expect from the sciences?

I know that I won’t have any exams and it’s all coursework.

How are you getting on?

Was your A level a necessary part of your academic application then?

Access courses have a lot of coursework, often with some back-to-back deadlines. Most (?all) Access courses worth anything have some sort of examination as well as coursework to assess your learning and grade you, so are you sure that your Access course is 100% coursework (and that the universities you're interested in applying to will accept it)?

Hi there.

Long story short, exam centres don't exist in my region for private candidates (ireland) to sit the A Level so I have to take an Access to make sure I hit requirements.
It is with AOLL and they are with a legit awarding body approved by QQA. I asked if there are exams like with Distance Learning Centre where they use skype, but they said it's all coursework based. I did wonder like you TBH. I am waiting to hear back from my uni's, and then I will know for sure which one to go forward with.

Aah, that makes much more sense then You will be in good company as an Irish student studying Dietetics in the UK - as you probably know, there are a large number (and they're always great fun as well). I speak as someone who has taught on Access courses, and several of my students have gone on to do dietetics.

I’m about to start Biology and Chem pathway as well as an A Level which I’m going currently because I’m a martyr lmao.
I am used to A Level format, but am wondering how the coursework is for Access, I’m struggling to see what to expect from the sciences?

I know that I won’t have any exams and it’s all coursework.

How are you getting on?

For dietetics you need definitely need biology and chemistry, my Access course is apparently equivalent to 3 A levels and my understanding is that it will cover what's needed for the degree. The format is very simple and it's very clear what you need to learn! I decided it was a better option to doing the 2 A levels in one year (I already have 4 A level in non-science subjects!)

For dietetics you need definitely need biology and chemistry, my Access course is apparently equivalent to 3 A levels and my understanding is that it will cover what's needed for the degree. The format is very simple and it's very clear what you need to learn! I decided it was a better option to doing the 2 A levels in one year (I already have 4 A level in non-science subjects!)

I'm doing an Access to Science and hoping to go to Surrey to study Nutrition and Dietetics BSc

Can someone please translate what this means.

Course requirements: Access to Higher Education Diploma: to include 15 Distinctions in both Biology and Chemistry credits, and Merits from the remaining level 3 credits.

My course has 16 units: Are there many assignments in one unit? Does this mean I have to get 30 credits Distinction in Bio and Chem units? There are three units in Chem = 15 credits altogther so I need to get Distinction in them all. Goodie! Haha.

Hi all,Is anyone looking to apply to Winchester Uni 2022 entry to study Nutrition and Dietetics? I am currently half way through my access course (which I’m really enjoying), I’m also doing maths functional skills alongside. Would be lovely to hear if anyone’s going to the same Uni. I’ll be applying as a mature student at 38.

I’m not applying to Winchester but I’m a mature student too (32)and just started my Access course this week . Have you found it doable to get the distinctions required to apply for Dietetics?

Hi. That’s great to hear your applying as a mature student as well. I have 4 merits and 2 distinctions so far. My course only requires passes for the access course so I don’t have too much pressure. If I knew I needed distinctions I’m sure I would try even harder but I’m just trying to go with the flow, it’s definitely achievable. My advice is make use of the extended reading recommendations and find your own as well. Another tip which I’m terrible at is submit work to your tutor for feedback before final submission, I have been given this advice and that’s when I started getting the distinctions! Good luck 😊

I've just started my access course and I'm only applying the Chester so the pressure is definitely on! Has anyone managed to find any shadowing or dietetics awareness events? Chester states that the student must: Ideally visit a dietetic department, obtain similar relevant work shadowing experience or attend dietetic awareness events prior to submitting an application.

I have called the affiliated dietetics departments from the Chester dietetics course page and they advised they have huge waiting lists and may not be putting events on this year due to Covid.

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Hey, I’ve decided to also apply to Coventry for Dietetics but was going to apply for the Nutrition course as a back up as well. Would this look bad if I applied for both courses?