BSc Nutrition and Human Health with Foundation Year

The University of Suffolk BSc Nutrition and Human Health (with Foundation Year) programme is for students who may lack the necessary scientific background or wish to rebuild confidence before starting the degree. The foundation year will provide you with a foundation in major science disciplines such as Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Mathematics for Science.

After successful completion of the foundation year, students progress straight onto the three-year Association for Nutrition-accredited BSc (Hons) course. The programme focuses on the rigorous scientific components of nutrition, preparing students to become competent nutritionists and researchers with skills readily applied in professional settings or postgraduate study.

The University of Suffolk is a modern and innovative institution that is committed to transformative education with a positive impact in its region. It has achieved significant national recognition, including being voted 1st University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025.

The university is dedicated to excellence and offers high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Academic Schools include Health Sciences and Society (which teaches this nursing course), Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Technology, demonstrating its wide educational scope.

Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A satisfactory Health check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are mandatory conditions of any offer. Two satisfactory references are also required as part of the application process.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants typically require 80 UCAS tariff points or above, which is generally equivalent to A-Level grades of CDD or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMP.
• Alternatively, a Pass at A–C* in a T Level is acceptable.

English Proficiency

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all individual components, or submit equivalent recognised test scores.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Nutrition and Human Health (with Foundation Year) at the University of Suffolk is £15,690.

The University of Suffolk supports its students through the provision of bursaries and scholarships, which are awarded based on various criteria to help reduce the financial burden of study. The university also offers the Ipswich Award (£1,000) for eligible students joining the Ipswich campus.

Graduates of this programme work:

• Registered Associate Nutritionist
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Food Industry Consultant
• Nutritional Researcher
• Food Quality Assurance Technician

Applications for this course are usually submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.