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BSc (Hons) Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Apply the science of food to promote good health and understand the social influences that affect diets and nutrition. Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the primary prevention of diet-related illness in communities and populations.

Faculty: School of Health  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Human Physiology, Food & Food Science, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food & Society, Personal Development for Nutritionists, Nutrition. Year 2 core modules: Human Metabolism, Genetics & Lifestyle Related Conditions, Food Science & Microbiology, Nutrition & Physical Activity, Community & Public Health Nutrition, Professional Development for Nutritionists, Research Methodology, Statistics & Evaluation. Year 2 options include Nutrition Work Placement (non-credit bearing), Nutrition Extended Placement (non-credit bearing). Year 3 core modules: Sports Nutrition, Current Issues in Nutrition, Nutrition in Practice, Competent Professional, Research Project.

Career pathways

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and is recognised as a valuable science-based degree. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply to be a registered associate nutritionist with the AfN.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. A minimum of 40 points at A Level or equivalent must be from a science subject. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017)). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points with at least 15 merits in science. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and to have 40 points in a science. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science. International baccalaureate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and to have at least 40 points in a science. IELTS IELTS 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

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