Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Nutrition BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Nutrition and Dietetics
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 | £23500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £19500 - £25500 | £23000 - £29000 |
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of Leeds Beckett University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics
| 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 |
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses in the UK
Course Description
Apply the science of food to promote good health and understand the social influences that affect diets and nutrition.
Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the primary prevention of diet-related illness in communities and populations.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Become a critically reflective practitioner and gain practical experience in our health science and catering laboratories
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between food, nutrition and health
- Manage, analyse, interpret and communicate information and statistics about nutrition related health and disease states
- Undertake work-based placements to apply your expertise and refine your practical skills
- Have the option to undertake either a 20-30 day placement after year two, or a longer sandwich placement year between years two and three
ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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Careers in nutrition are developing and expanding, and through work placements you’ll experience the wide variety of roles available for nutritionists.
You’ll be able to undertake a placement in an area such as:
- The food industry
- Producers and suppliers
- Charities
- Community Projects
- Weight loss and healthy lifestyle services
- Sports nutrition
- Public and private sector catering
- Research
You’ll also develop group skills by delivering your own nutrition awareness event. Throughout the course, you’ll learn skills which are appealing and desirable to employers.
Why study Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University…
- Professionally accredited by the Association for Nutrition - an independent regulator for Registered Nutritionists
- Fantastic placement opportunities - available across the region so you'll be able to build your CV
- 91% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Nutrition (NSS 2023)
- Access to specialist facilities - including our food inspection and nutrition labs where you'll enhance your practical research skills
- Support real-life community projects - based in and around Leeds, where you'll put your learning into practice
- 94.4% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nutrition BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
| 15% | Medical Practitioners |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. A minimum of 40 points at A Level or equivalent must be from a science subject. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a `Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Nutrition BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £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)
University Rankings
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Nutrition”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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