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Human Nutrition with placement year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Coleraine
Course summary
Nutritionists elicit, disseminate and apply the knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences so as to promote an understanding of the effects of diet on growth, development, health and wellbeing of man. http://www.nutritionsociety.org/
This course aims to provide a comprehensive education in nutrition science and the related biosciences and their application to the maintenance of human health and in public health domains, the prevention of disease.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU does not have vacancies
- Wales has vacancies
- England has vacancies
- International does not have vacancies
- Scotland has vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
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:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Coleraine
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A levelBCC
Essential subject requirement: two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, SA or DA Life and Health Sciences..
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Approved Science courses are only accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Access to HE Diploma
Overall average of 60% including a minimum of 60% in each level 3 module (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
Overall profile of 9 Credits at Distinction; 36 Credits at Merit. (60 credit Access course, 45 graded) (GB Access Course).
If GCSE Maths at grade C has not been obtained a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40%, or successfully completing NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
Overall profile of 9 Credits at Distinction; 36 Credits at Merit. (60 credit Access course, 45 graded) (GB Access Course).
If GCSE Maths at grade C has not been obtained a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40%, or successfully completing NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
Scottish HigherBCCCC
to include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Food, Health and Well-being, or Health and Food Technology.
English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
Scottish Advanced HigherCDD
to include grades CD in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Food, Health and Well-being or Health and Food Technology.
English and Mathematics required Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
English and Mathematics required Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 points
to include 12 points at higher level to include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths. At least 6 points must be achieved in one of these subjects and at least 5 points in the second subject.
Higher or Subsidiary Level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above required.
Higher or Subsidiary Level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level).
Essential Subject requirements: grades H3/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, Physics.
If you do not pass Maths at H3/H4, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two essential subjects. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4.
Essential Subject requirements: grades H3/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, Physics.
If you do not pass Maths at H3/H4, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two essential subjects. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths, and Double Award Science. GCSE Chemistry grade C/grade 4 can be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Double Award Science.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Historical entry grades data
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.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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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
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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