BSc Nutrition
About this course
BSc in Nutrition, a Nutrition and Food Science and Nutrition degree focused on the role of diet in maintaining health and preventing disease. Core topics include Research Methods. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, the course prepares students for registration as Associate Nutritionists. The first year covers foundations through modules such as Food: Past, Present and Future, Introduction to Human Nutrition, Academic and Professional Skills, Food Safety and Preservation, Biochemistry of Food and Nutrients, and Understanding Data. The second year examines Human Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition, Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Nutritional Epidemiology, Physiology and Energy Balance, Health Promotion: Applications of Theory and Practice, and Professional Development and Research Methods. The final year includes compulsory study in Nutrition and Health, Nutrition Policy, Personalised Nutrition, Professionalism and Ethics, Diet and Cardiovascular Health, Food and Cancer, Functional Foods, Nutrition in Food Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project, and Capstone Project: Research and Discovery. Students also choose from optional projects investigating topics such as physical activity associations with blood glucose, front-of-pack nutrition label information, high carbohydrate diet effects, fibre intakes, cognitive performance and acute macronutrient intake, or the impact of ultra-processing on plant-based foods.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BTEC: DDM in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels . The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. We do not accept Health and Social Care, Animal Management or Sports and Exercise Science. IB: 6,5,5 at higher level including two science subjects (at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics).
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 25%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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).
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Food: Past, Present and Future
- Introduction to Human Nutrition
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Food Safety and Preservation
- Biochemistry of Food and Nutrients
- Understanding Data
- Human Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition
- Nutrition Across the Lifespan
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Physiology and Energy Balance
- Health Promotion: Applications of Theory and Practice
- Professional Development and Research Methods
- Investigating the Association of Physical Activity with Blood Glucose Markers: A Mendelian Randomisation Analysis.
- Penetration and Presentation of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label Information in UK Supermarket Websites.
- Effect of High Carbohydrate Diet on Triacylglycerols from De Novo Lipogenesis.
- Age-related Contributions of Fruit and Vegetables to Fibre Intakes in the UK.
- Acute Macronutrient Intake and Cognitive Performance in Young Adults: A Scoping Review.
- The Impact of Ultra-processing on the Environmental and Nutritional Benefits of Plant-based Whole Foods – a Focus on Pea and Soy.
- Capstone Project: Research and Discovery
- Nutrition in Food Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Nutrition and Health
- Nutrition Policy
- Personalised Nutrition, Professionalism and Ethics
- Diet and Cardiovascular Health
- Food and Cancer
- Functional Foods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £40,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds 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). Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does BSc Nutrition at University of Leeds 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 at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.