Nutrition BSc (Hons)
This research-led course offers you the opportunity to learn about health and nutrition, from the underlying science (including human physiology and nutritional biochemistry) to global public health concerns. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical skills in both our science laboratories and clinical skills suite. In humans, a poor diet can have a significant effect on health and can contribute to a range of conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
This degree provides students with the opportunity to study nutritional science alongside core medical science topics – overall, providing an overview of the relationship between diet and a person’s health. Students will learn about the effects of nutrition on health at different stages of life, while considering the impact on public health in the UK and globally. Graduates with a Nutrition degree can work in a range of different settings, from giving nutritional advice to patients to working in the food industry.
Duration Option :- Four years sandwich (optional)
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates leave the programme with the skills and expertise to practice nutrition in a wide range of areas, including the NHS, the food industry, public health, research, medical writing, education, commerce and sales. Graduates with a Nutrition degree may work as nutritionists within the NHS and private healthcare.
Other career opportunities include further postgraduate study on one of our courses, which include:
- Physician Associate Studies MSc
- Master’s by Research MA/MSc
- Advanced Biomedical Science MSc
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry criteria
GCSEs
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English
Plus one of the following:
A levels
- 112 UCAS from at least two A-levels. One A-level must be science-based, Biology or Chemistry, and at Grade C or above.
Other science-based subjects that can be considered include Applied Science, Human Biology, Food Technology, Home Economics.
BTEC
- BTEC National Diploma Science - Distinction/Merit/Merit
- BTEC Extended Diploma Science - Distinction/Merit/Merit
International Baccalaureate
- 24+ with six higher-level points in Chemistry or Biology
Access course
- Pass QAA Accredited AHE with at least 21 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 24 levels 3 credits at Merit from a Science subject. GCSE English and Maths at C (4) are required as separate qualifications.
Interview: No
Work experience: No
Personal statement selection criteria
- Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
- Information relevant to the course applied for
- Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
- If relevant for the course - work and life experience
India
- Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.
- For Engineering courses, you will need a minimum of 60% in Maths.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Sri Lanka
- 55-65% in three A-levels, depending on the course you choose.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Bangladesh
- A-levels or a recognized Foundation Course
- GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 including 4.0 in English and Maths
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
- Course Code: B400
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
44250 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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