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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nutritional Sciences
King's College London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nutritional Sciences course at King's College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade B in Biology. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Nutritional Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Craft and Design | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B400
Here's what King's College London says about its Nutritional Sciences course.
Nutrition is one of the biggest factors influencing health – the more we know about food, the more we can do to improve lives around the world. At King’s, you can immerse yourself in cutting-edge research in everything from public health to eating disorders, then put together your own research project in your final year.
With modules covering specialist topics in related subjects, you’ll develop a broad knowledge suitable for any career in the field. And with practical lab sessions and work placement opportunities, you’ll have the experience and confidence to stand out.
The Nutritional Sciences BSc degree is a research- led course that provides students with an in-depth knowledge of all key aspects of nutrition and fosters an understanding of the influence of food intake on human health. This course will also equip students with fundamental skills in critical analysis, information technology and communication.
Key benefits
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King's is ranked top 10 in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2026)
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Learn in a department renowned for the quality of its research in pioneering areas like FODMAPs and intestinal health, iron deficiency and anaemia, and food insecurity and malnutrition.
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Discover career opportunities with profession study days where you’ll get advice from external experts working in industry.
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Take an optional placement with an industry organisation to gain real-life experience – past students have worked at Waitrose and Kellogg’s Company.
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The programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. Following completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to apply to join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.
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Tailor the course to your own interests, with optional modules in microbiology, pharmacology and genetics – you can even study a new language.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/nutrition-bsc
Source: King's College London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Nutrition
Start date
29 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
King's College London student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at King's College London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from King's College London students who took the Nutritional Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
64%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
61%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
60%
low
Student voice
60%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
29%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
46%
low
Student information
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Nutritional Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about King's College London graduates who took Nutritional Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
65%
Other Health Professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from King's College London graduates who took Nutritional Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£39.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nutritional Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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