BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BSc in Neuroscience, a four-year undergraduate programme focused on human biology, health, exercise and nutrition. Core topics include research methods. The course includes an integrated year in industry placement, and students are based in the Department of Life Sciences, which houses a Well-being and Health Assessment Research Unit.
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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%
- Caring personal services: 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
- Integrated Year in Industry
- Integrated Year in Industry
- 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) (with integrated year in industry) 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) (with integrated year in industry) 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) (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.