BSc Food with Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, examining the relationship between food, diet and health. Core topics include research methods and environmental analysis. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Students complete a final-year dissertation, and an optional professional placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- The Microbial World
- Food and Nutrition
- Nutrition and Exercise for Health
- Communicating Science
- Sustainable and Equitable Future
- Human Nutrition
- Food Analysis
- Research Skills for Food with Nutrition
- Food Product Development for Quality, Health and Exercise
- Microbial Applications and Biotech
- Environmental Management
- Health: Mind, Body, Society
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning for Food with Nutrition
- Dissertation Publication for Food with Nutrition
- Food Safety
- Global Trends in Food, Preservation and Packaging
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Food and Nutrition in Practice
- Enterprise: Creating Your Own Business
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food with Nutrition at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Food with Nutrition at Bath Spa 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 Food with Nutrition at Bath Spa University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Food with Nutrition at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Food with Nutrition at Bath Spa University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.