BSc (Hons) Nutrition

at University of Winchester

Modules
 

• Introduction to Biochemistry
• Fundamentals of Food Science
• Preparing for Professional Practice
• Introduction to Nutritional Physiology
• Introduction to Human Nutrition
• Introduction to Sociology and Health
• Fundamentals of Communication Skills
• Fundamentals of Behavioural Science

Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
 

• A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points). A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable, including physical education and sport science.
• BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications.  Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis. 
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Merit in a T Level
   

In addition to the above, accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. Also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. 
 

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:
 

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification.
   

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
 

• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
• Also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

International Fees per Year 

£14,700

With increasing community interest in food, nutrition and health, there’s a real demand for specialists across a range of industry sectors. As a nutritionist you can work in non-clinical settings, both private and public, such as: educational and research institutions, food retailers and manufacturers, local authorities, the media, the National Health Service (NHS), overseas aid and sports organisations.