Study Nutrition - BSc (Hons) at University of Nottingham in the UK, School of Biosciences

Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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 securityWorking on evidence-based nutrition, you'll use research to understand and identify fake nutritional newsWork 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.

Which department am I in?

School of Biosciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£33,500.00 (US$ 43,263) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Sutton Bonington Campus

Sutton Bonington,

Leicestershire,

Loughborough,

Leicestershire,

LE12 5RD, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A level

ABB

Required subjects

2 sciences from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Maths. Alternatively, 1 core science plus a science-related A Level such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Please note - Maths and Further Maths alone are not sufficient to meet the two science requirement.

Excluded subjects

General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, science and society

IB score

30 points overall or 655 in 3 HL certificates

IB requirements

HL5 in 2 core sciences from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches OR Mathematics Applications and Interpretations. Alternatively, HL5 in 1 core science, plus HL5 in 1 science-related subject such as: Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Sports Exercise and Health Science, Psychology.

RQF BTEC Nationals

Applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science content has been studied. We will consider the following:

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD + A level grade B

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D + A level grades BB

The required A levels for mixed BTEC and A level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:

Access to HE Diploma 24 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be from acceptable science units at grade Merit or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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