Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of Westminster
Key Course Facts
Course Description
If you do not meet the entry requirements for the BSc courses in Nutrition, the Foundation Year of this course is a well-established route of access into higher education, and is recognised by local education authorities as qualifying for a mandatory grant where available. In the Human Nutrition BSc course you will go on to examine how nutrients and eating patterns impact on health and wellbeing, and the role of diet in both health and disease.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 21 graduates of Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc (Hons) 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 | £22000 | £19000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £23000 | £12000 - £23500 | £10500 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Nutrition
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £21487 | £23472 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £15379 - £25213 | £17415 - £27642 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Human Nutrition with Foundation, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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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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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of Westminster
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Health associate professionals |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Therapy professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
64 - 80 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course.
64 to 80 UCAS Tariff points from the IB and English grade 4 HL, Maths grade 4
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Human Nutrition with Foundation 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 |
| EU | £14400 | year 1 |
| International | £14400 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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)
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About University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a publicly funded research university located in London, England. Beginning its existence as a polytechnic institute in 1838, it only became an officially recognized university much later, in 1992. Westminster’s primary campus can be found on Regent Street of central London, with its secondary campuses being in the districts of Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.
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