Human Nutrition with placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Nutrition with placement year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Coleraine
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-I69
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Essential subject requirement: two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, SA or DA Life and Health Sciences..
Scottish Higher
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
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.
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,030 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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