Occupational therapy and human
nutrition and dietetics
GCU’s occupational therapy degree develops the skills
needed to work in health, social care and beyond. The
Dietetics degree is highly student-centred and prepares
you to be a ‘Dietitian of the future’. As well as being HCPC
approved, graduates of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
are eligible to apply for membership of the Royal College
of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and graduates of BSc
(Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics can apply for
membership of the British Dietetics Association (BDA).
BSc (Hons)
Human Nutrition and
Dietetics
Dietetics applies the science of nutrition to the
prevention and treatment of disease. You can become
an effective practitioner in healthcare settings using
science to promote health and nutrition to individuals
and groups.
Accredited: BDA and HCPC approved
Registration with HCPC (Dietitian)
100% student satisfaction rating (NSS, 2019)
Three NHS practice placements
Full time UCAS B400
Entry requirements
Year 1
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)
A level: BCC (incl Chemistry and one other science Human
Biology is preferred) + GCSE: B/6 (English and Maths)
ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Chemistry, and one other
science plus English/essay based subject and Human Biology
is preferred as 2nd Science) + O2: (Maths)
IB Diploma: 28 with 6 in HL chemistry and one other science
BTEC: DMM Ext Dip (in Science incl Chemistry) + GCSE: B/6
(Maths and English)
SWAP: Dietetics/Science - BBB (incl Chemistry)
College HNC: Science qualification - graded unit B (incl
sufficient coverage of Chemistry)
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent)
BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists work collaboratively with
people in a range of settings and across the life-span.
Study how to use meaningful activity (occupation) to
support, maintain and improve people’s quality of life,
health and well-being.
Accredited: RCOT and HCPC approved
Membership of RCOT and registration with HCPC
1,000 hours of practice placement within Scotland
Full time UCAS B930
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Higher:
Standard entry requirement: BBBC (incl English/essay-based
subject) + Nat 5: C (Maths or Lifeskills or Application of
Maths)
Minimum entry requirement*: BCCC (incl English/essaybased
subject) + Nat 5: C (Maths or Lifeskills or Application
of Maths)
A level: BCC + GCSE: C/4 (English and Maths)
ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl English/essay-based subject)
+ O2: (Maths)
IB Diploma: 28 points with SL Math and English
BTEC: DMM Ext Dip in Applied Science + GCSE: C/4 Maths
and English
SWAP: Health/science-related - BBB
College HNC: Health care/social care/social services/social
sciences/care and administrative practice or health-related
subject
Year 2
College HNC: Occupational Therapy Support
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5
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