36 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the primary prevention of diet-related illness in communities and populations.
As part of this course, you’ll:
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Become a critically reflective practitioner and gain practical experience in our health science and catering laboratories
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between food, nutrition and health
- Manage, analyse, interpret and communicate information and statistics about nutrition related health and disease states
- Undertake work-based placements to apply your expertise and refine your practical skills
- Have the option to undertake either a 20-30 day placement after year two, or a longer sandwich placement year between years two and three
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the primary prevention of diet-related illness in communities and populations.
As part of this course, you’ll:
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Become a critically reflective practitioner and gain practical experience in our health science and catering laboratories
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between food, nutrition and health
- Manage, analyse, interpret and communicate information and statistics about nutrition related health and disease states
- Undertake work-based placements to apply your expertise and refine your practical skills
- Have the option to undertake either a 20-30 day placement after year two, or a longer sandwich placement year between years two and three
Admission Requirements
6.5+
4+
112+
54+
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points with at least 15 merits in science.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.
Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and to have 40 points in a science.
Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science.
International baccalaureate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science.
IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points with at least 15 merits in science.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.
Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and to have 40 points in a science.
Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science.
International baccalaureate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science.
IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
DBS Check Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements. For important information on the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements please refer to the Guidance on DBS and Additional Checks.
Self Declaration Check You will be asked to complete this online form as part of the DBS check process. You will be asked to identify on the self-declaration form if you have any cautions/convictions that would not be filtered out on a DBS certificate. Please refer to the following website for guidance on filtering. The form will also ask if you have resided outside of the UK after the age of 16, to establish if an Overseas Police Record check may be required.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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