BSc Human Nutrition and Health
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Nutrition, covering the science of food, ingredients and diets and their impact on health and wellbeing. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Marketing, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, enabling graduates to apply for Direct Entry Registration with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists. An optional sandwich placement year of at least 24 weeks provides integrated professional work experience.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. T level: Merit overall from a T Level Qualification including a grade B from the Core.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 40%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 350 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Academic Skills
- Food Choice: People And Planet
- Fundamentals Of Food And Nutrition: Composition, Safety And Nutrient Function
- Physiology And Biochemistry For Nutrition
- Applied Nutrition: Populations, Policy And Practice
- Nutrition And Health In The Digital Age
- Nutrition In Health And Disease: Meeting Specific Needs
- Personal And Professional Development
- Study Abroad - Sheffield Business School
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Consultancy Project
- Food And Nutrition Research
- Wellbeing Service Provision
- Global Issues In Nutrition And Health
- Issues In Sports Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University 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).
How many students continue on BSc Human Nutrition and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.