BSc Nutrition and Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health is an undergraduate health sciences degree centred on the scientific study of human nutrition, physiological function, and the prevention of disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, providing graduates with eligibility to join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as Registered Associate Nutritionists. Students have the option to complete an additional professional placement year or a foundation year before entering the main course. The foundation year, designated as Year 0, introduces core principles through Academic Skills and Communication, English for Academic Practice, Data Analysis and Research Skills, Human Health and Disease, and Human Physiology and Nutrition. Year 1 covers the scientific foundations of the discipline via Food and Nutrition, Fundamentals of Life Sciences, Psychology for Health, and Professional Skills. Year 2 advances into specialised contexts with Transforming Practice for Health and Social Care, Nutrition for Population Groups, Food Science and Sustainability, and Diet and Lifestyle for Cardiometabolic Health. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent study through Optimising Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Workplace Learning, and Application of Research, which involves completing a year-long investigative project with data collection.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: A-level / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) science or food related subjects Grade C. GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths & English, Grade C/4. Contact us for further information.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 25%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Human Health and Disease
- Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Food and Nutrition
- Fundamentals of Life Sciences
- Psychology for Health
- Professional Skills
- Transforming Practice for Health and Social Care
- Nutrition for Population Groups
- Food Science and Sustainability
- Diet and Lifestyle for Cardiometabolic Health
- Optimising Clinical Nutrition
- Public Health
- Workplace Learning
- Application of Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton 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).
Does BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.