Course Overview

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. 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 the Exton Park (Parkgate Road) site. All our tutors are undertaking research and scholarly activity which continues to promote the field of nutrition. We also offer you flexibility in that you can study on a full-time or part-time basis.

Our staff within the department have a variety of skills and experience from across the nutrition and health domain, including exercise physiology, sports nutrition, public health, nutritional science, and dietetics.

Prospects remain strong with 100% of our graduates finding graduate employment or further education within 6 months of graduation. Many of our graduates follow one of the many careers offered by the food and health industries. A significant number of our graduates continue to study with us at the University by undertaking a Masters's degree (1 year) in specialist topics including public health nutrition, weight management, and sports & exercise nutrition. Some of our students also enroll in our Post Graduate Diploma in nutrition and dietetics.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC.

GCE A Level Biology OR Chemistry required.

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM

T Level:

T Level (Science) - Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology OR Chemistry.

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology OR Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate:

26 points including 5 in HL Biology OR 5 in HL Chemistry.

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at merit or above (including Biology and Chemistry).

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus GCE A Level Biology OR Chemistry.

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 UCAS points from GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. GCSE English and Maths in grades C/4 are also required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)