BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at Health Sciences University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at the Bournemouth campus builds scientific understanding of nutrition and its effect on health, together with research and data skills to evaluate evidence. It covers diet across the lifespan, community health and inequalities, with person-centred practice and interprofessional education embedded. The course is subject to Association for Nutrition (AfN) accreditation; UCAS code B400.

Department: Nutrition | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of evidence-based practice; Communication, ethics and person-centred practice; Foundations of Human Nutrition; Food Science and nutrients; Public Health, wellbeing and nutrition. Year 2 covers nutrition across the lifespan, health inequalities and behaviour change, and applied nutrition science; Year 3 includes a 30-credit research project, Nutrition in health and disease, and Nutrition in communities and services.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in public health and wellbeing, private sector services, corporate wellness, the food industry, and sport and fitness contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above; typically 112-120 UCAS tariff points from A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (BTEC, T Levels, Access to HE, IB, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate). Enhanced DBS check (UK applicants) and an interview. Contextual offers may be made.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK/ROI/Channel Islands; overseas fee to be confirmed Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.hsu.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate/

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