University of Glasgow
Human Biology and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Human Biology and Nutrition BSc (Hons) and other courses in Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Others in Biosciences

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 £28000 £36500 £41000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £34500 £29000 - £38500 £28000 - £47500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24671 £22109 £25791
25-75 percentile range £22426 - £28647 £16763 - £27048 £19515 - £32329

Course Description

Human Biology & Nutrition will equip you with a critical understanding of normal physiology and homeostatic mechanisms, and this will be related to both normal and disease-related conditions. You’ll be taught by world-class researchers from across our internationally renowned Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences research institutes.

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 Human Biology and Nutrition BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow

20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Other Educational Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Biology and Nutrition, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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

Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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