Nutrition BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Nutrition BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds 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 Food Sciences
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 | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £27500 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32000 | £25000 - £32000 | £23000 - £37500 |
All Food Sciences courses of University of Leeds
Salary of all UK Graduates of Food Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25149 | £22989 | £26005 |
25-75 percentile range | £23025 - £28918 | £17491 - £26517 | £19383 - £31535 |
All Food Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Nutrition is a fast-moving discipline that focuses on understanding the role of foods, nutrients and the overall “diet” in maintaining health and preventing disease. Nutritionists play an important role in providing and implementing evidence-based nutritional guidelines and dietary recommendations meaning the scope of career options for Registered Nutritionists is wide-ranging.
On this course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of human nutrition and nutrition science, exploring the science underpinning the relationships between diet and health. You'll cover the nutritional content in food, the role of food choices and the food environment that shapes dietary behaviours whilst studying the most up-to-date nutrition and dietary recommendations and defining what’s considered “healthy” and for who.
You'll also learn about the scientific, social, behavioural and ethical considerations that inform current public health advice and the nutrition profession, all within the context of current issues such as the global obesity problem, personalised nutrition, plant-based diets and sustainability.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn a combination of core nutrition topics, alongside a range of optional and skills development modules to give you the technical skills, specialist knowledge and professional experience you’ll need to pursue a career in nutrition.
Being accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course gives you the platform to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist – a status many employers in industry require and prioritise now, enhancing your chances of securing the career you want.
Why study at Leeds:
- This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition and the Institute of Food Science and Technology.
- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds feeds into your course and shapes your learning with the latest thinking in areas of nutrition and public health, including nutrient delivery, metabolism and nutritional epidemiology.
- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of food science and nutritional disciplines.
- Take the opportunity to work alongside our academics and get involved in real-life research happening in the School.
- Access excellent specialist facilities including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.
- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — UK and multinational companies such as Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Nestlé.
- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.
- At the end of your second year, there is the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MSci, BSc) course.
- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our Food Science society, where you can widen your interest in food studies and get to know people on your course outside of lectures through trips and socials such as a Summer BBQ.
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
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 University of Leeds
20% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/entry-requirements If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/language-centre/doc/undergraduate-pre-sessional-english
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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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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