BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Research Methods. Accreditation by the Association for Nutrition allows graduates to apply for direct entry onto the register of Associate Nutritionists. The course includes an optional placement year, the opportunity to achieve a Level 3 Personal Training award, and a self-directed Personal Research Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English. Consideration may be given to equivalent qualifications such as Functional Skills. A level: 112 points from a minimum of 3 A levels, including grade B in Biology/Human Biology and grade C in a relevant second science. General Studies excluded. Relevant second sciences : Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography, and Psychology. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM – depending on the BTEC and units studied. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application or contact Admissions for further advice. All Access courses: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at merit or distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Biology and 18 Level 3 credits in Chemistry, Maths, or Physics. T level: Merit – preference pathways would be Health or Science. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall to include 4 at Higher Level Biology and 3 at Higher Level second Science subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5.
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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: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 40%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 4%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 52%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomedical Sciences: Placement
- Introduction to Human Nutrition
- Study skills and personal development
- Investigation and Experimentation in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences
- Infection and Immunity
- Physiology & Genetics
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Psychobiological and Cognitive Aspects of Health Behaviour
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Nutritional and Exercise Epidemiology
- Nutritional Science 1
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutritional Science 2
- Placements and Employability
- Applied Exercise Science
- Individual Differences in Behaviour
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Personal Research Project
- Athletic Performance, Sport and Nutrition
- Diet, Exercise and Chronic Disease
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Public Health
- Personal Development and Employability
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Contemporary Issues in Human Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth 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, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth 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 Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.