Edge Hill University
Nutrition & Health BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Nutrition & Health BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in allied health

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nutrition and Dietetics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £17000 £19500
25-75 percentile range £22500 - £27000 £12000 - £21500 £14000 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of allied health

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25019 £22047 £25092
25-75 percentile range £23039 - £29019 £16587 - £25305 £18590 - £30184

Course Description

Explore the vital role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. Join us to unravel the fascinating role of food and nutrition. Gain eligibility to apply for Direct Entry as a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.

With obesity and malnutrition rising, the role of nutrition in ensuring we maintain a well-balanced diet and good exercise to keep healthy has never been more critical. Food sustainability is rapidly becoming a pressing issue too. Our nutrition and health degree covers these challenges and so much more.

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), our course provides skills to help you succeed in the field of nutritional science. Tailor your studies with optional modules such as Exercise, Diet and Health Promotion, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship, Psychological Approaches to Health and Social Wellbeing, and Therapeutic Approaches to Nutrition.

You’ll get practical, hands-on experience in our excellent Biosciences laboratories and dedicated food skills area. Test how certain foods are made, investigate their physical properties and use microbiology to assess the antimicrobial properties of food. You’ll also get the chance to wear bariatric and geriatric suits to experience mobility restrictions as well as the opportunity to use different types of equipment to measure anything from energy expenditure and heart rate to exercise duration and sleep quality.

Apply everything you’ve learnt with a work placement, and participate in live research projects and a range of professional development activities to stand out to employers.

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Nutrition & Health BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University

25% Business and public service associate professionals
25% Media Professionals
15% Customer service occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Design occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Skilled trades occupations

Grading & Study Time

Assessment methods are varied and include a combination of essay presentations, examinations and coursework.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

No specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE English Language, GCSE Mathematics and GCSEs in two Science Subjects (or a GCSE Double Science Award) at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards. For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email [email protected].

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Nutrition & Health, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Nutrition & Health BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 16 university rankings of Edge Hill University

About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, in North East England. EHU was established in 1885 with the mission to create opportunity from knowledge. The university's commitment to providing the best possible employment opportunities for its students is reflected in their Creative Edge facility, a modern and stylish hub where collaborating businesses work on projects with students, and conduct their recruiting activity. There are extensive options for transportation here, with rail connections via Liverpool and Preston, and the Edge Link Bus which comes every 20 minutes.

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Student composition of Edge Hill University

undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
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Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
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