Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle BSc (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Carmarthen Campus

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3 Years

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Carmarthen Campus

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This degree programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in nutrition and health.The BSc Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle programme is aimed at those who wish to work in a community setting, improving health and lifestyle with a key emphasis on nutrition. The degree examines health from a nutritional perspective, however, it also includes the study of exercise, other lifestyle factors and chronic disease.Specialist software is used to undertake dietary analysis and meal planning. ...Read more

This degree programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in nutrition and health.

The BSc Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle programme is aimed at those who wish to work in a community setting, improving health and lifestyle with a key emphasis on nutrition. The degree examines health from a nutritional perspective, however, it also includes the study of exercise, other lifestyle factors and chronic disease.

Specialist software is used to undertake dietary analysis and meal planning. Students also use the human performance laboratory to assess individuals’ health and fitness levels. Nutrition for sport and exercise, psychology and public policy are examples of the areas studied. The programme is timetabled over three days of the week.

Course Overview

The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the individual’s well-being is examined in this degree programme.

You will learn how nutrition and exercise affect the body and impact upon the individual’s health and well-being. In addition, you will examine the psychological and sociological factors which may influence health-related behaviour.

The course includes modules which will allow you to develop your knowledge and application of current health promotion strategies.

You will have the opportunity to use the laboratory equipment to gain practical experience of using dietary analysis software, and of assessing individuals’ health and fitness levels.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the BSc. Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle course are now pursuing a range of career paths. Some examples of where these graduates are currently working include:

  • 50+ Engagement Officer
  • Community Well-being Officer
  • Dietetics assistant (NHS)
  • Health and Wellbeing Officer (over 50's)
  • Healthy Lifestyle Adviser (GP surgery)
  • Lead Health Officer
  • Managing an exercise facility
  • Postgraduate study (e.g. MSc in Nutrition)
  • Secondary school teaching (food technology) (following PGCE study)

Other students have completed, or are currently undertaking postgraduate study in the form of MSc degrees in nutrition, health and exercise related subjects.

Key stats

Health Studies
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Laura
29 Feb 24

Facilities are great, staff are extremely supportive, workload is manageable, library is great for..Read more

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Caroline
29 Feb 24

I love having small groups for lectures. Small and familiar feel which I love. Maybe improvements in more socials for those who want it..Read more

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96 Grades / Points required

Our offer is not solely based on academic results, and the standard offer should be seen only as a guide. We will take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration and may make offers based on different points to applicants who provide evidence of capacity to pursue the course successfully.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,500 per year

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Students from International

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£13500 Per year

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) offers innovative, career-focussed degrees across a range of study options, all...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 3EP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Carmarthen  0.7 miles away

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