BSc (Hons) Nutrition at University of Chester

Programme overview

Are you fascinated by how food, health and wellbeing are connected? Our BSc in Nutrition course is a multidisciplinary degree that explores how biology and society intersect to shape human health. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the course meets the professional standards required to become a qualified nutritionist, preparing you for a career that’s in demand both in the UK and internationally.

What you will study

Year 1 introduces modules that provide you with the core skills in food and the biological sciences. These include modules that focus on food, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology. Core modules include Biological Science for Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Nutrition Research Methods and Study Skills, Food, Nutrition and the Consumer, Introduction to Microbiology, Diet and Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Metabolism, Behavioural Aspects of Food and Nutrition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC, must include A Level Biology or Chemistry; GCSE: A GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics and English Language is required.; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points, including 5 in HL Biology or Chemistry; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4, including H3 in either Biology, Chemistry Scottish Highers - BBBB including either Biology, Chemistry; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science), to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: T Level Science - Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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