Nutrition and Health

Coventry University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineFood science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,500

About this course

This exciting degree explores the physiological, biochemical and psychosocial aspects of nutrition, as well as public health and health promotion.

The field of nutrition is growing in importance and graduates from this course will be able to access a wide range of career opportunities. Nutritionists are needed to work with individuals, groups and communities, the food industry, regulatory bodies and policy makers to promote healthy diets and appropriate food choice.

  • The course aims to draw on the expertise of academics from biological and analytical sciences and public health nutrition to provide an integrated course, centred on human nutrition and healthy eating, food safety and regulatory processes, food analysis and public health.

  • You’ll have the chance to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of scientific techniques. Assessments are designed to mimic real-life scenarios, such as analysing nutrient intake from a food diary, developing dietary interventions and designing health promotion campaigns.

  • Throughout the course, you will receive insight from researchers and current practitioners who will bring you the latest issues on a wide range of nutritional and health topics.

    * Key Course Benefits*

  • No.7 for Food Science in The Complete University Guide 2023

  • Support applying for placements to gain crucial real-world experience*

  • Supported and taught by an academic team which includes registered nutritionists, food scientists, microbiologists, and food safety experts (staff may be subject to change).

  • Gain hands-on experience of a wide range of industry techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories based in the multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building*.

    *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
    Scottish Higher BCCCC
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Coventry

    Avg. Salary: £28,500

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Coventry

    Avg. Salary: £28,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2259 Other health professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,500

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    Coventry University

    Coventry

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