Nutritional Sciences BSc

at King's College London

Structure
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Introduction to Biochemistry for Health Sciences (15 credits)
• Introduction to Nutrition (30 credits)
• Introduction to Food Science & Technology (15 credits)
• Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
• Physiology for Nutrition Students (30 credits)
• Social and Psychological Studies (15 credits)

 

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Nutrition & Health (30 credits)
• Food Habits (15 credits)
• Research Methods for Health Sciences (15 credits)

 

Year 3

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Applied Nutrition (30 credits)
• Clinical Nutrition (15 credits)
• Nutrition Research Project (30 credits)
• Specialised Topics in Nutrition (15 credits)

Subject requirements
Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Biology and Chemistry

Preferred subjects:
No preferred subjects
A-Levels

Required grades:
ABB

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

 

Must include grade B in Biology and Chemistry.

 

Notes:
If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

 

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

 

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £29,460 per year.

 

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

 

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

Skilled nutritionists are always in demand as there’s a global increase in public interest in food and health.

 

A significant proportion of our Nutrition graduates now work in a disciplines related to nutrition. With growing health concerns that relate to diet and lifestyle and public interest in food and health, suitably qualified registered nutritionists are highly sought after. Many of our graduates are now employed in the food industry, consumer groups, major food retailers, governmental and non- governmental agencies, media, community nutrition in the UK and public health in developing countries. 

 

Graduates may also continue to study, as the Nutrition BSc is good preparation for postgraduate education in molecular sciences like nutrigenomics and nutritional immunology; clinical sciences like dietetics; and public health, for instance international health and development.

 

In the final year, Nutrition Profession Study Days are held, whereby you will receive specific career advice and guidance for the nutrition profession from academic tutors, the Careers Services at King’s College London and from external professionals working in a variety of disciplines in nutrition.