Studying nutrition at university
Example course modules
- Current issues for nutrition
- The chemical foundations of life
- Infection and immunity
- Scientific and laboratory skills
- Nutrition, society and ethics
- Food science
- Food safety and hygiene
- Public health and health promotion
- Biostatistics
- Nutrition and exercise science
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 16 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about nutrition
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Chemistry
- Biology
Useful to have
- Physics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Health professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Nutritionist
- Health information officer
- Nutritional therapist
Other real-life job examples
- Marketing executive
- Financial analyst
- Regulatory affairs officer
What employers like about this subject
Studying nutrition will help students to develop subject-specific skills in areas including physiology and biochemistry; in understanding food development; production and processing and in the interpretation and communication of nutritional information to a range of audiences. You can also develop useful transferable skills including good communication skills, team-working, project management, problem-solving, self-motivation, research and excellent numeracy skills. Nutrition graduates are employed in hospitals, GP practices, social care organisations, universities, the food industry, life science research and the finance industry.
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