Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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Study this multidisciplinary subject where social and biological sciences influence health, on our accredited course.Nutrition professionals have been graduating from our University for almost 20 years. We have an excellent reputation as one of the major providers of nutrition-related courses in the UK. This accredited degree is designed to meet the Association for Nutrition (AfN) competencies required of a professional nutritionist.All our tutors are undertaking research and scholarly activity ...Read more

Study this multidisciplinary subject where social and biological sciences influence health, on our accredited course.Nutrition professionals have been graduating from our University for almost 20 years. We have an excellent reputation as one of the major providers of nutrition-related courses in the UK. This accredited degree is designed to meet the Association for Nutrition (AfN) competencies required of a professional nutritionist.All our tutors are undertaking research and scholarly activity which continues to promote the field of nutrition. Our team is dedicated to providing a course of study aimed at producing professional graduates who continue to be in much demand within our society.Features of our course include: AfN accreditation, professional development seminars and a work-based placement module, all of which contribute to the excellent employment prospects of our graduates. We have strong links with the AfN, the food industry and other employers including the NHS, Public Health England and NoWFOOD – The North West Food Research Development Centre, which is also based on our Exton Park site.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Nutrition and Dietetics
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
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Andyno
08 Feb 24

The University of Chester is particularly incredible for the Student's support. There are so many initiatives designed to improve students' employability and improve their..Read more

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Selin
13 Nov 23

The best part is feeling the support whenever needed. There is no worst...Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

The Department requires the following:GCE A Level Biology OR Chemistry

BBBB including Biology OR Chemistry

Access to Science course to include 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit

28 points including 5 in HL Biology OR 5 in HL Chemistry

Including H3 in Biology OR Chemistry

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM

T Level must be in Science

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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Latest reviews

Latest Nutrition reviews

Nutrition
Nutrition
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Andyno
08 Feb 24
Public Health Nutrition MSc, PGDip, PGCert
The University of Chester is particularly incredible for the Student's support. There are so many initiatives designed to improve students' employability and improve their...
Read more
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Selin
13 Nov 23
Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)
The best part is feeling the support whenever needed. There is no worst....
Read more
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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