BSc (Hons) Nutrition at Teesside University

Programme overview

A multi-disciplinary science degree covering biochemistry, physiology, food science and behaviour, focusing on the relationships between diet, lifestyle and health. Study uses the Bios science laboratories and offers an optional work placement year.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Department: Food & Nutrition | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with work placement); 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Cell Biology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Sustainability and Nutrition and Health; year 2 includes Food Manufacturing and Processing, Food Perception and Product Design, Food Safety and Microbiology, Food Science and Chemistry, Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry and Life Course and Health; final year includes Advanced Food Science and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Product Development, Sports Nutrition and Physiology and a Science Research Project.

Career pathways

Public health, nutrition research and consultancy, the food industry, NHS, government, local authorities, charities and NGOs. Graduates can apply for membership of the Institute of Food Science & Technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS tariff points, with GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or equivalent and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (biology, chemistry, nutrition, environmental science, applied science, food technology or health sciences; A level minimum grade C in one relevant subject). Typical qualifications: A levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma. A flexible admissions policy considers individual circumstances. An integrated foundation year route and direct entry to later years (with HNC, HND or prior degree study) exist. International students needing a visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with work placement); 6 years part-time

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