BSc Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nutrition foundation year, designed for those without the formal qualifications to progress directly onto the full degree. Core topics include chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, with training in creating effective nutrition plans. The course draws on partnerships with local health organisations and sports clubs, and provides access to a physiology laboratory and specialised nutrition and food chemistry equipment.
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
64 UCAS points at A2, must include Chemistry or Biology and another science subject. Accepted science subjects are: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Maths and Physics. BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP in Applied Science BTEC Diploma: MM in Applied Science Pass Access Course with 64 UCAS points including 15 Level 3 credits in one science subject International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects. Must include Biology or Chemistry and another science subject. T Level in Science at P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English Language or equivalent Given the nature of this programme, applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, or relevant work/life experience and who have aspirations for professional careers in the fields of nutrition but lack the requisite academic qualifications, are welcome. Such applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and may require the applicant to be invited to interview.
See the highest paying Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Wellbeing
- Sport and Wellbeing Portfolio/Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £29,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition at University of Lancashire?
90% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition at University of Lancashire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.