BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)
About this course
BSc in Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise), a health science degree examining human biology, exercise science and nutritional practices. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum includes practical laboratory and field work, alongside a final-year research project and consultancy work. The first year covers foundational concepts through Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology, and Human Physiological Systems, with optional choices such as Athlete Development. The second year focuses on core subjects like Sport and Exercise Nutrition and Sport & Exercise Physiology, supplemented by options including Motor Learning and Performance. The final year centres on advanced study through Applied Sports Nutrition, Consultancy work and a Research Project, alongside optional modules such as Injury and Rehabilitation and Training and Performance Enhancement.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC with B in Biology IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 13%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Human Physiological Systems
- Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication
- Athlete Development
- Biological chemistry
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Research Methods
- Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Haematology and Pathobiology
- Motor Learning and Performance
- Physical Activity for Health
- Applied Sports Nutrition
- Consultancy work
- Research Project
- Injury and Rehabilitation
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Training and Performance Enhancement
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) at Aberystwyth University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.