BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health is a three-year full-time degree exploring the links between exercise, nutrition and wellbeing, accredited by the Association for Nutrition, which allows graduates to apply for direct entry to the register of Associate Nutritionists. Students can gain a Level 3 Personal Training award and take up to 12 professional work placements between Stage 2 and the final year.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces the core sciences of human physiology, biochemistry, infection and immunity, psychology and nutrition, including introduction to human nutrition and physiology and genetics. Year 2 covers nutritional biochemistry, nutritional and exercise epidemiology, nutritional science, exercise physiology and applied exercise science. The final year covers athletic performance, sport and nutrition, diet, exercise and chronic disease, physical activity, nutrition and public health, and a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in public health and health promotion, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, sports therapy and performance support, community wellness and weight management, food and supplement development and health education, as well as leisure and fitness, health policy and scientific communication. Graduates also progress to MSc programmes such as clinical exercise physiology, public health nutrition and sport and exercise psychology, or to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points (contextual offers typically 8 points lower). GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (equivalents such as Functional Skills may be considered). A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 3 A levels, including grade B in Biology/Human Biology and grade C in a relevant second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography or Psychology); General Studies excluded. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM depending on units studied. Access to HE Diploma: 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction including 15 in Biology and 18 in Chemistry, Maths or Physics. T level: Merit (Health or Science pathway preferred). International Baccalaureate: 26 overall including 4 at Higher Level Biology and 3 at Higher Level in a second science; English and Maths at Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5. English language: GCSE English grade C/4 or above, or IELTS 6.5 or above with at least 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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