Nutrition
About this course
MSci, BSc in Nutrition, an undergraduate degree in nutrition and food science and nutrition centred on dietary science and health. Core topics include Research Methods. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, the course provides a pathway toward Associate Registered Nutritionist status. The first year covers food fundamentals through Food: Past, Present and Future, Introduction to Human Nutrition, Food Safety and Preservation, and Biochemistry of Food and Nutrients. The second year examines physiological and epidemiological aspects via Human Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition, Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Nutritional Epidemiology, and Physiology and Energy Balance. The third year addresses professional and clinical dimensions through Nutrition in Food Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project, Nutrition and Health, Nutrition Policy, and Personalised Nutrition, Professionalism and Ethics. The final year involves advanced study and research through modules such as Capstone Project: Research and Discovery, Problem Solving: Functionality of Ingredients in Food Design, Sensory Science, and Food Biotechnology.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: DDD 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: 6,6,5 at higher level including two science subjects (at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics).
See the highest paying Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health degrees in the UK →
See the highest paying Agriculture & Food degrees in the UK →
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
- Nutrition in Food Product Development: Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Nutrition and Health
- Nutrition Policy
- Personalised Nutrition, Professionalism and Ethics
- Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature
- Nutrition in Practice
- Diet and Cardiovascular Health
- Food and Cancer
- Functional Foods
- Effectiveness of probiotic therapies on body weight and BMI: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
- Nanostructures of monolinolein as a delivery system for omega-3 fatty acid.
- Perceptual differences in portion sizes using the Delboeuf illusion & colour contrast.
- Systematic Review: Childhood obesity prevention during the first 24 months of life.
- Exploring consumer and industry perspectives around “may contain” labelling on vegan-suitable products.
- Capstone Project: Research and Discovery
- Problem Solving: Functionality of Ingredients in Food Design
- Sensory Science
- Food Biotechnology
- Food Science and Nutrition Research: Recent Revelations and Disputes
- Food Systems and Sustainability
- Sustainable Food Consumption
- Advanced Food Biotechnology
- Exercise Physiology, Health and Sports Nutrition
- Cosmetic Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of 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 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 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 Nutrition at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is 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 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 Nutrition at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.