Human Nutrition with placement year BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
Passionate about diet and health? Gain skills that will help you have an impact on health and well-being of society with this accredited programme.
Key highlights
- Accredited programme focused on diet, health and well-being
- Compulsory placement year builds professional work experience
- Develops skills to improve the health of society
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC — to include One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, Single Award or Double Award Life and Health Sciences
- A-level: BC — Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC.
- BTEC: DMM — Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science (Human Science or Food Science pathways only) - Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; Grades H3/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, Physics. If you do not pass Maths nor Chemistry at H3/H4, as they are required for prior learning, a minimum grade of H6/O4 is required in addition to the two essential subjects. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access - Science based (120 credits) with overall average of 60% including 60% in each L3 module and to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. GB Access - Science based (60 credits
- HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits; with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Nutritionist
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Food Industry Nutritionist
- Health Promotion Officer
- Nutrition Research Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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