BSc Human Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition, a nutrition degree focused on the scientific principles behind food, health, and disease. Core topics include Research Methods. This Association for Nutrition accredited course allows graduates to achieve Registered Associate Nutritionist status. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through Biological Techniques, Introduction to Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition, and Anatomy and Physiology. Year 2 covers advanced study via Research Skills for Human Nutrition, Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition, Food Analysis, and Food Product Development. Year 3 involves comprehensive independent work through Human Nutrition Dissertation Planning and Human Nutrition Dissertation Publication, alongside specialised subjects such as Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Epidemiology and Public Health, and Food Safety.
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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 including Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences, Social Biology or Physical Education. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level. 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 in a Science or related subject). 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 6.5 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Food and Nutrition
- Nutrition and Exercise for Health
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Microbial World
- Research Skills for Human Nutrition
- Human Nutrition
- Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition
- Food Analysis
- Food Product Development
- Microbial Applications and Biotech
- Health: Mind, Body, Society
- Professional Placement Year
- Human Nutrition Dissertation Planning
- Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition
- Human Nutrition Dissertation Publication
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Anatomy, Physiology and Metabolism for Physical Activity
- Food Safety
- Global Trends in Food, Preservation and Packaging
- Food and Nutrition in Practice
- Mechanisms of Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human 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 Human Nutrition at Bath Spa University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human 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 Human 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 Human Nutrition at Bath Spa University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.