BSc Nutrition and Health
About this course
BSc in Nutrition, focused on the scientific basis of diet and human health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course includes access to modern laboratories, kitchen facilities and nutritional analysis software. In the final year, students complete an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB to include Biology or Chemistry. Excludes General Studies. IB: 32 points to include 5 points in Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 70%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 560 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 52%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 9%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physiology and Biochemistry for Nutrition
- Food Preparation and Production
- Introduction to Public Health
- Practical and Academic Skills for Nutrition
- Nutrition through the Lifespan
- Professional and Research Development
- Nutrition, Health and Disease – 30 credits
- Food Choice, Behaviour Change and Public Health – 30 credits
- Product Design
- Nutrition for Exercise
- Sustainable Food and Public Health Nutrition
- Independent Research Project – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Health at Coventry University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.