Course Overview

This degree is accredited with the Association for Nutrition which allows graduates direct entry onto the register of Associate Nutritionists. Nutritionists work with clients to improve their health, control their weight or improve their sports performance. They may work in public health to provide lifestyle education to individuals and groups and develop public health policy. Nutritionists also work in the food industry advising on nutrition labeling, the composition of food products, and devising menus for schools, prisons, weight loss companies, and hospitals. Also offered, as part of this program, is a Level 3 Personal Training award. This allows graduates to work in the leisure or fitness industries as a personal trainer and advise on appropriate exercise for clients. Further postgraduate study is possible for careers in dietetics, physiotherapy, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and other health and sports-related careers.

General Eligibility

Access Courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (Science, combined science, medicine) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction, including 15 credits in Biology with Merit, and 18 credits in acceptable second science with Merit. Must have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS: Overall average score of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.0 in each element.