BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Placement

Discover the significance behind the relationship between diet and health. As more and more health issues are linked to diet, the field of nutrition has grown in importance, causing a substantial rise in related career opportunities. Choose to undertake a 30-week placement anywhere in the world, to give you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network Our established networks with industry over the years provides great placement opportunities On this course, you’ll gain practical skills and knowledge in food processing, product development, food safety and microbiology Our specialist nutrition labs, which are home to state-of-the-art equipment, support practical teaching in nutrition, human physiology and food safety The nutrition teaching team includes award-winning staff who are involved in leading research contributing to societal change today. Within 15 months of finishing the course, 100% of graduates were in employment or further study.

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. Required subjects Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, other science-related subject, WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition (grade Merit or above). Excluded subjects General Studies (unless accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent in appropriate subjects). A-level and AS levels 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels, including 32 points in a required subject. AS levels are accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 102–112 tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, other science-related subject. An Access to HE Diploma contains 60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) in Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 104–112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects, including 36 points in a required subject. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit in a required subject (112 tariff points) Diploma: 104 tariff points (grade D*D) in a required subject Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Introductory Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 28–31 points. Scottish Highers 104–120 tariff points from Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by A-levels or equivalent. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare Science or Science with occupational specialism - technical: food sciences. IELTS - Overall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component TOEFL iBT - Overall 79