BSc Nutritional Sciences
About this course
BSc in Nutritional Sciences, a nutrition degree examining the relationship between food intake and human health. Students can take an optional placement year with organisations such as Waitrose and Kellogg’s Company, and the programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Biology. Must include grade B in Biology.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 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: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 50%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 55%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London 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 Nutritional Sciences at King's College London?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
Does BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Nutritional Sciences at King's College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.