BSc (Hons) Nutrition (with Foundation Year option)

Learn about the significance of the diet-health relationship. As more health problems are linked to diet, the field of nutrition has grown in importance, resulting in a significant increase in related career opportunities. Choose to complete a 30-week placement anywhere in the world to gain valuable industry experience and build a professional network. Our long-standing industry connections provide excellent placement opportunities. You will gain practical skills and knowledge in food processing, product development, food safety, and microbiology on this course.
Our specialized nutrition labs, which house cutting-edge equipment, support practical instruction in nutrition, human physiology, and food safety.
The nutrition teaching team includes award-winning faculty who are involved in cutting-edge research that is influencing societal change today.

Foundation Year: For UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, we offer a Foundation Year option. This extra year of study will provide you with a solid foundation in the scientific skills required to prepare you for the Nutrition degree, as well as boost your confidence, knowledge, and skills for further study. Our Talbot campus is home to the Foundation Year. After completing the Foundation Year successfully, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Nutrition studies.

Course accreditation  

The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, so you will be eligible to register as a Registered Associate Nutritionist when you graduate. Please note that the Foundation Year part of the course is not accredited.

• 104-120 UCAS tariff points including 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

• GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills, Functional Skills, and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

• 102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, And Pass grades.

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Completing a nutrition degree will open many doors for you and may lead to some unexpected, but exciting, career paths. Nutrition has an impact on many aspects of our lives, which is why nutritionist job opportunities are so diverse. You could work in local or national government, advising on nutrition policy, or your knowledge could benefit a nutrition charity or consumer group. You can even travel the world to help with disaster relief and volunteer organizations. Other options include working for food and beverage manufacturers and retailers, medical food companies, and positions in marketing, advertising, public relations, and communications.

Among the roles you can undertake after completing this course are:

• Registered associate nutritionist
• Nutrition policy advisor (for the local or national government)
• Researcher
• Dietetics (after postgraduate qualification)
• Nutritional advisor in the food industry and health sectors
• Technical roles in the food industry responsible for traceability, product quality, product development
• Independent nutritionist advising individuals.
• Postgraduate study including dietetics