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

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Sutton Bonington Campus

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Sutton Bonington Campus

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a fragile global food system. It has highlighted changes in consumer demands, and a need to rapidly develop food sustainability. You may be interested in empowering healthy communities. You may want to be part of building a sustainable global food system. Well prepare you to take on these challenges in the post-pandemic world.Nutrition explores how the body processes nutrients and the impact of this on health. Many diseases are influenced by diet, such as heart ...Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a fragile global food system. It has highlighted changes in consumer demands, and a need to rapidly develop food sustainability. You may be interested in empowering healthy communities. You may want to be part of building a sustainable global food system. We'll prepare you to take on these challenges in the post-pandemic world.Nutrition explores how the body processes nutrients and the impact of this on health. Many diseases are influenced by diet, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.You'll use the latest research to understand global nutrition challenges. Our nutrition course combines nutritional biochemistry, practical techniques and physiology. You'll study the drivers of food choice and eating behaviour. Advanced modules in human nutrition will cover public health nutrition and nutrient-gene interactions.You'll use our specialist labs and work on real-life research projects.- You'll examine sustainable nutrition and look at this as part of global food security- Working on evidence-based nutrition, you'll use research to understand and identify fake nutritional news- Work with leading nutrition scientists to solve the most urgent nutrition issues facing societyAccredited by the Association for Nutrition, you can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and use the ANutr qualification when you graduate.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
14/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
28th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Christina
21 Jan 23

I feel very supported by my university, lecturers and personal tutor. I feel part of a supportive and inclusive community. There are multiple events and support systems in place..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Dec 14

Friendly, welcoming, great teaching and great campus. Fantastic student union who are always organising events at the local campus bar. Free hopper buses between all 3 campuses..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A - B Grades / Points required

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB.

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4

To include Higher Level grade 5 in 2 science-based subjects including at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

This qualification is accepted alongside two science-based subjects at A level, including at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Popular A-level subjects

Nutrition and Dietetics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
71%
Chemistry
60%
Mathematics
38%
Psychology
25%
Food Science/Technology & Nutrition
17%
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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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£28,600 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£28,600 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Nutrition reviews

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Christina
21 Jan 23
Nutrition and Dietetics MNutr
I feel very supported by my university, lecturers and personal tutor. I feel part of a supportive and inclusive community. There are multiple events and support systems in place...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
09 Dec 14
Friendly, welcoming, great teaching and great campus. Fantastic student union who are always organising events at the local campus bar. Free hopper buses between all 3 campuses...
Read more
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