• Opportunities to study a wide range of nutrition related topics such as public health, food service, sports nutrition, contemporary nutrition topics
• Focus on developing skills for employment supported by work based modules

Entry requirements

Acceptance onto the course is subject to a successful interview and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C or above and a dual award in science at grade C or above.

GCE A Levels: 260 UCAS points which must include Chemistry at Grade C and Biology at Grade C plus a 100 points from other AS and/or A-level subjects excluding General Studies.

Foundation Degree: Science related routes are considered. A pass of 60% in all individual subjects and a pass of 70% in Chemistry and a pass of 70% in Biology. 

Access to Science Diploma: A pass of 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 of which 15 credits at level 3 should include chemistry at distinction level and 15 credits at level 3 should include biology at distinction level. The remaining 15 credits at level 3 must be a minimum of a merit. 15 remaining credits should be gained at a minimum of level 2. 

BTEC National Diploma: DDM profile in science, health studies or sports and exercise science. You will also typically need to have an additional A level in Chemistry at a grade C.

Irish Higher Leaving Certificate: 300 points from 5 subjects at higher level including B2 grades in Chemistry and B2 in Biology. 

International Baccalaureate: 27 points including chemistry and biology at higher level grade 5. 

Previous Science degrees: Should be in a related subject area i.e. Science, Health or Sports Science. Typically a minimum of 2.2 level of achievement

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Full-time 3 years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

This is a new course which has been developed alongside the curriculum guidance for accredited nutrition programmes from the Nutrition Society and the Association for Nutrition. Voluntary accreditation will be applied for from the Association for Nutrition once the course has started.

On graduation you may apply for voluntary registration as a nutritionist from the Association for Nutrition. Please note that this course does not enable graduates to register with the Health Professions Council or to work as a dietitian.