R University of Roehampton London

Nutrition and Health

Undergraduate Degree with Foundation Year School of Life and Health Sciences

Improve human health and wellbeing by studying a BSc Nutrition and Health at Roehampton, and gain insight into the science behind what we eat.

Entry Tariff

112 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS Code

B400

B401 (if choosing Foundation Year)

Duration

3 years (full-time)

4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year

4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry

Start date

September 2024

Degree Type

BSc (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year

Modules

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.

£2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students

Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.

Why take a placement?

A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.

How we support you

The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.

Find out more about how we'll support you

We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.

Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.

Study Abroad

This course has the option of studying abroad as part of your degree in your second semester of second year.

With Roehampton Abroad scholarships of up to £1,000 and Turing Scheme funding available, you could spend a semester at one of our partner universities across the globe, with destinations including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

Find out more about where your degree could take you here.

Why this course

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, so once you graduate you can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist.
Give your career a head-start through the option of a one-year work placement, after year two.
We are ranked the 5th university in London for Nutrition and Health (Complete University Guide 2020).
92% student satisfaction on this course (NSS 2020).
Study in our excellent facilities, which include a food lab with sensory analysis tasting booths and biomedical and microbiology labs.

Skills

You will learn about how good nutrition enhances wellbeing and can help manage or prevent disease. You’ll research the latest science and analyse the link between food and health, and how that can be applied to individuals, the public, and groups such as athletes and older adults.

On this course, you will gain the skills to tackle topical issues and understand the effects of food and nutrition on health – an area of increasing public and clinical interest.

Your skills will be developed in our state-of-the art facilities and excellent laboratories, including our food lab, with sensory analysis tasting booths, and specialist laboratories for physiology, microbiology, and computing.

Kickstart your career with an accredited degree

The degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, so when you graduate you can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and help others lead healthy lives.

How you'll learn

You’ll take part in an array of cutting-edge modules such as:

Advances in Nutrition and Health - Delve into recent breakthroughs in nutrition, including the impact of ‘omics’ technology, gene-diet interactions, and the significance of diverse nutrients.
Nutrition of Population Groups - Investigate how various life stages influence nutritional needs.
Food Science - Gain insight into the science behind food production, quality and safety.

Over the three-year course, you'll develop an understanding of: Human nutrition principles, Vitamin and mineral essentials, Physiology, Metabolism, Psychology's role in eating behaviours, Strategies for enhancing national diet and health.

In your third year, you'll conduct a self-chosen nutrition research project. You will also have the option of a one-year paid work placement between your second and third years, so you can develop hands-on professional skills and develop industry insights.

How you'll be assessed

Throughout the course, our assessment methods encompass a diverse range of approaches to advance your understanding and practical skills. These assessments include written examinations, laboratory reports, research project presentations, and essays.

Additionally, you'll take part in practical assessments involving research and data collection.

This ensures a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical concepts and hands-on applications, preparing you for a well-rounded exploration of nutrition and health.

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Career options

You could go on to work in the NHS, in areas such as health policy or health promotion, or become a public health nutritionist. Alternatively, you could work as a nutrition consultant in the fitness and private sectors and some of our graduates have taken their skills into the food and beverage industry, working in product development or food safety. You could also go on to further study and research at postgraduate level.

How our careers service supports you

Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.

Application Info

How to apply

Undergraduate programmes

September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)

September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry

If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.

Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.

UK	EU and International	Placement year
£9,250	£15,750	£998

Entry tariff

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

Specific entry requirements

A-level / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) in a science subject or Home Economics (e.g. Food Nutrition & Health), Grade C.

GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths, Grade C/4.

Contact us for further information.

General entry requirements

UK students

Contextual offers

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.

Find out more