Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Admission Interview Guidance
Congratulations on gaining an interview for our BSc (Hons) Dietetics course. The information provided here will assist you in preparing for your interview and will give you an idea of what to expect on the day.
You have been selected for interview on the strength of your application. We feel you demonstrate a range of attributes and qualities that indicate you have the potential to succeed as a healthcare professional. The process requires you to have a formal interview so that we have a chance to make a decision as to your suitability for our course. You too must make a decision as to which university and course you think would best meet your needs as a learner. It is our aim to provide you with information to help you make your decision wisely.
Do remember that an interview is a two-way process and that you should treat the interview as an opportunity to ask the course team questions.
Please ensure you look at the photo below before your interview:
The date and start time of the selection session have been communicated to you via your UCAS Hub account.
You have the option to choose to undertake the interview:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Face to face on campus.
Online Interview: Your interview will be held online using MS Teams. If you haven’t received this, please check your spam/junk emails first and then contact us on 0113 812 5946. Please check that your contact details, including telephone number, are correct on your application form.
If you will be accessing Microsoft Teams from a different email address to that on your UCAS application, please let us know as soon as possible at UCASAdmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Access to MS Teams will differ depending on the type of device you will be using. If you will be using a desktop computer or laptop to attend your interview, you should be able to attend simply by clicking on the link sent out via email. If you are using a smart phone or tablet you will need to download the free MS Teams app prior to your interview date before being able to access the given link. If you have a headset, we advise that it is used with the device you will be logging into the interview with.
You will be required to have your camera turned on during your interview, so please check this is working prior to your interview.
Face to Face Interview: The interview will be held at the University City Campus in Leeds.
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Outline for the day: Online interview
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MS Teams - Online Individual interview. You will receive a link for your interview |
Interview – a link will be sent to you – over MS Teams The interview time will be up to 45 minutes. You will be sent the interview link no later than 24 hours before your interview session is scheduled to take place |
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Outline for the day: Face to face interview on Campus
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Interview to be held face to face on campus in Leeds. |
Interview: You will be sent details of the day and interview time 3-5 working days before the date of your interview. Details will be sent over to you via email, in preparation for the day. The interview will last up to 45 minutes. Please be prepared to allocate extra time on the day – for a tour of the university and facilities. |
If there is a genuine reason why you are unable to attend at your allocated date/time please contact ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and we will do our best to find an alternative date/time. However, due to high demand it may not be possible to reschedule your interview immediately. All interviews are held during working hours, Monday to Friday.
To help us to select applicants that can demonstrate the range of attributes, experiences and skills that will best prepare them to be able to succeed on the course and as a dietitian, you will be required to:
- Be interviewed by a university tutor / dietitian in practice and / or service user
During the interview we will be evaluating your ability to:
- Express yourself clearly in English
- Demonstrate your knowledge of, and commitment to, dietetics
- Demonstrate the attributes required of a health care professional
- Reflect on the requirements of the course and profession, and your own attributes
At the start of the interview you will need to show your interviewer a form of photographic ID, such as your passport, driving licence or school/college ID card. Please have your ID available and camera turned on at the start of the interview to avoid delays.
You’ll be notified of the outcome of your application through your UCAS Hub.
If you would like feedback following an unsuccessful decision, you should contact us at ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to request this.
Should you wish to make us aware of any learning needs, or if you require reasonable adjustments to enable you to take part in the selection process, please email ucasadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk as far in advance of your interview as possible.
You can apply to live in University accommodation from February 2025, as long as you have selected Leeds Beckett University as your firm choice. Further details about the accommodation the University has to offer and how to apply can be found on our website:
If you select Leeds Beckett University as your firm choice, we will send you further details in the summer about completing a DBS (formerly Criminal Record Bureau) enhanced check and the occupational health screening questionnaire. The health screening process will establish your immunisation status. Once you have started the course, you will receive any additional immunisations needed to comply with the requirements of healthcare professionals. If your contact details change between now and May, please ensure your UCAS Hub account is updated.
Depending upon the conditions of your offer and the type of qualifications you are studying, your results may be sent directly to us between June and August. Alternatively, we may contact you directly to ask you to send us your results once you have received them. Once the results of your DBS check, health check and academic results have been received we will be able to consider making you an unconditional offer.
Your course will start on 15th September 2025. Induction information will be available from late summer via our online welcome website.
Useful Contact Details
The Admissions Team is based at Headingley Campus. If you have any questions prior to or following your interview, please contact:
0113 812 3113
Our Accommodation Office will be pleased to assist you if you are interested in finding accommodation in Leeds for the duration of your studies. The office can be contacted as follows:
0113 812 5972
The University has a team of staff who can offer advice and guidance to applicants on a range of issues, including disability advice and student money advice:
