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Nutrition

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Course summary

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed a fragile global food system. It has highlighted changes in consumer demands, and a need to rapidly develop food sustainability. You may be interested in empowering healthy communities. You may want to be part of building a sustainable global food system. We'll prepare you to take on these challenges in the post-pandemic world.

Nutrition explores how the body processes nutrients and the impact of this on health. Many diseases are influenced by diet, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.

You'll use the latest research to understand global nutrition challenges. Our nutrition course combines nutritional biochemistry, practical techniques and physiology. You'll study the drivers of food choice and eating behaviour. Advanced modules in human nutrition will cover public health nutrition and nutrient-gene interactions.

You'll use our specialist labs and work on real-life research projects.

  • You'll examine sustainable nutrition and look at this as part of global food security

  • Working on evidence-based nutrition, you'll use research to understand and identify fake nutritional news

  • Work with leading nutrition scientists to solve the most urgent nutrition issues facing society

  • Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, you can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and use the ANutr qualification when you graduate.

Why choose this course?

  • 2nd for Food and Nutrition in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Specialist facilities - including a sensory science centre, diet lab, clinical skills and food production facility

  • Industry placement - develop professional skills

  • Meet industry experts - at our campus nutrition fair

  • Study abroad - Opportunities to spend a semester or whole year studying abroad

Student societies
The Nutrition and Dietetics Society invites guest speakers to give talks on campus from various fields in the industry. They also run a ‘Big Veg Little Veg’ mentoring scheme so you feel supported in your first year of University.

They hold socials such as club nights in Nottingham, society meals and trips, including an annual visit to the BBC Good Food Show. These events are a fun way to get to know your course mates and other like-minded people, and to meet those who are further along in their degree.

Year in Computer Science
You can choose to add this optional additional year when you start your degree. It takes place between your second and third years. You'll learn how to work across other science disciplines and develop your computational skills. This is increasingly important to help solve some of the biggest challenges we face.

Module topics will cover:

  • programming

  • software development

  • modelling

  • databases

  • problem solving

  • image processing

You'll study at our Jubilee Campus, taught by experts from the School of Computer Science. If you choose this option, your degree certificate will change to ‘…with a Year in Computer Science'.

Study abroad
On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Nutrition-Bsc-Hons-U6UNUTRN.html

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sutton Bonington Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B400
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
B400
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB - BBB

ABB or AAC or A*BC including suitable science subjects.

Alternatively, BBB or ABC or A*CC including suitable science subjects plus A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths.

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Accounting, Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone are not sufficient to meet the 2 science requirement.

Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.

The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Accounting, Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Accounting, Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

This qualification is accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

To include Higher Level 5,4 in any 2 of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches OR Mathematics Applications and Interpretations. Alternatively, HL5,4 from 1 of the above plus 1 of Accounting, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Sports Exercise and Health Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Alternatively, 655/664/754 in 3 Higher Level subjects, to include: any 2 of Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches OR Mathematics Applications and Interpretations. Alternatively, 1 of the above plus 1 of Higher Level Accounting, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Sports Exercise and Health Science, Psychology or Statistics.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A* - C

This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science based A Level.

Extended Project
A

Considered alongside 3 A levels or equivalent including suitable science subjects.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M3

To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as: Accounting, Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable:

- Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context
- OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI)
- OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

A 1-grade lower offer will only be considered for applicants studying 3 A Levels or equivalent plus a Level 3 Core Maths qualification where A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics has not been studied.

T Level
D

T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied; please contact us for more information.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59 in each element.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

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This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

Clearing contact details

Clearing - Apply Online

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0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Monday 2 July 2026. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements.

Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.

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