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  • 01-07-2012 12:35am
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    crazyjav101
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    I'm have just finished a degree in primary teaching. I want to become a dietitian. I don't have leaving cert Chemistry. I have 2 a's, 2b's, 2c's. I have 485 points. I am willing to repeat my leaving cert to get in. I think DIT is beyond me. Some UK colleges seem feasible. Is there any postgrad in the UK that would spare me this ordeal ? or indeed some course that would help me seal my place ?
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    51533823
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭51533823


    crazyjav101 wrote: »
    I'm have just finished a degree in primary teaching. I want to become a dietitian. I don't have leaving cert Chemistry. I have 2 a's, 2b's, 2c's. I have 485 points. I am willing to repeat my leaving cert to get in. I think DIT is beyond me. Some UK colleges seem feasible. Is there any postgrad in the UK that would spare me this ordeal ? or indeed some course that would help me seal my place ?

    Try here (just one example): http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/Dietetics.cfm

    Congrats on getting your degree!

    If you are the independent sort, the UK is a great place to be a student. If you're a home bird, then repeat the leaving. Only you will know what's best for you.

    Google "ucas dietetics" for more.


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    crazyjav101
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭crazyjav101


    I need to go back to repeat to get the b1 in biology and b1 in chemistry for hertfordshire. i have a b2 in biology lol


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    51533823
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    crazyjav101 wrote: »
    I need to go back to repeat to get the b1 in biology and b1 in chemistry for hertfordshire. i have a b2 in biology lol

    Did you contact them? With the UK, I wouldn't rule anything out simply from looking at the website. Although applications go through UCAS, UK Universities are much more open to discussion regarding applications than their Irish counterparts.

    I would get in touch with the head of that specific course, shoot them an email outlining your case, your desire to do the course and state that you are willing to travel over to meet with them if necessary.

    If they are open to a discussion, then at least your name will be familiar when the application lands on their desk!


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    Mona Olsen
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Mona Olsen


    crazyjav101 wrote: »
    I need to go back to repeat to get the b1 in biology and b1 in chemistry for hertfordshire. i have a b2 in biology lol


    Are you over 23? Can you apply as a mature student to DIT? If so, it's worth doing the LC Chemistry to get the min requirements. I did it myself and got an A1.


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