BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc Hons in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time), a degree focused on the scientific understanding of nutrition, physical activity and their impact on human health and well-being. Core topics include Policy Analysis. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Association for Nutrition upon completion. The first year covers foundational concepts through Science of Nutrition, Introduction to Chronic Disease, Introduction to Exercise Psychology and Introduction to Human Physiology. The second year introduces Dietary Analysis, Public Health Nutrition, Research in Sport, Health and Physical Education and Exercise and Mental Health. The final year involves Applied Nutrition and Dietary Analysis, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise, Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education) and Public Policy and Health Promotion in Practice. Optional modules cover areas such as Exercise Physiology, Exercise Training (Gym Instructor), Advanced Exercise Physiology and Work Placement in Sport and Health.
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Entry requirements
88-104 UCAS Tariff Points
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 41%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
- Other qualifications: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Modules
- Science of Nutrition
- Introduction to Chronic Disease
- Introduction to Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Health Psychology
- Introduction to Human Nutrition
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Human Nutrition and Professional Skills for Nutritionists
- Kinesiology
- Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
- Exercise Training (Gym Instructor)
- Dietary Analysis
- Public Health Nutrition
- Research in Sport, Health and Physical Education
- Exercise and Mental Health
- Psychology of Physical Activity Behaviour
- Exercise Physiology
- Discovering Outdoor Lifestyles
- Health and Wellbeing in Education
- Professional Development in Sport and Health
- Applied Nutrition and Dietary Analysis
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Public Policy and Health Promotion in Practice
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Contemporary Issues for Children and Young People
- Work Placement in Sport and Health
- Exercise and Nutrition for Specific Populations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.