Nutrition BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

Our food science courses are ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and top 3 by The Complete University Guide 2020. We also achieved 100 per cent overall satisfaction for this course in the National Student Survey 2019.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences is home to an innovative teaching and learning environment. The strength and depth of our research means you’ll not only be taught be internationally recognised researchers, but also be able to become actively involved in cutting-edge research during your studies.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

Biology and one of Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Home Economics or Nutrition and Food Science.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

Foundation year: A-level CCC (or equivalent) to include 1 Science A-level.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent).

This course is also accredited by the Association for Nutrition, the UK professional body for nutrition. After completing it you’ll be eligible for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.