BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)
About this course
BSc in Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise), an undergraduate degree focusing on human biology, nutrition, health, and exercise physiology. The first year covers foundational biological sciences through compulsory modules such as Building Blocks of Biology, Fundamentals in Animal Biology, Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity, Microbes, Health and Disease, Communication Skills, and Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists. The second year progresses to Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution and Diversity, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology, Human Physiological Systems, and Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication, with optional modules including Athlete Development and Biological chemistry. The third year includes compulsory study in Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Research Methods, Sport & Exercise Physiology, and Sport and Exercise Nutrition, alongside optional subjects like Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Haematology and Pathobiology, Motor Learning and Performance, and Physical Activity for Health. The fourth year concludes with compulsory Applied Sports Nutrition, Consultancy work, and a Research Project, plus optional modules in Injury and Rehabilitation, Microbial Pathogenesis, Molecular Pharmacology, and Training and Performance Enhancement.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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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
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- 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 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.