BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year

The BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year starts with a Foundation Year designed for students who do not have the requirements to enter directly into the main degree. This programme will help students build a basic understanding and skills in science and nutrition.

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and it meets the standards for UK Nutritionists. After passing the foundation programme, students will move into the main degree years, where they will learn nutrition in detail with topics such as health, diet, metabolism, and food science.

During the course, students will learn through lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions, and online learning and will be assessed through exams, essays, reports, presentations, practicals, and optional placements.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a renowned public research university in Liverpool, England. The university’s history goes as far back as 1823, and it has become one of the largest universities in the UK. The university partners with different industries to make sure each course stays relevant and prepares its students with practical experience, including paid placement.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, Business, Law, and the Arts. It provides high-quality education, with facilities including high‑performance labs, lecture theatres, social spaces and academic support. The university supports its students to become people who can create real-world change.

Candidates are to submit a personal statement to discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other academic information, a relevant academic and/or employer reference and a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need 64 UCAS Tariff points.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

The tuition fee for the BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University for the academic year is £18,250.

International students at Liverpool John Moores University can get the International Achievement Scholarship, which gives them a £4,000 discount on tuition fees. It is automatic for eligible students and applies every year. To qualify, students need to fund themselves, meet their offer conditions and not have other external funding.

LJMU offers sports scholarships to talented athletes, providing them with financial support, expert guidance, and flexible study arrangements to help them balance training and studies. They also offer a £500 discount to international students who pay their tuition fees early. Lastly, Regional Scholarships allow eligible students from regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, etc., to receive an automatic £4,000 discount on tuition fees.

Graduates of the BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year programme from Liverpool John Moores University can become:

• Nutritionist
• Public Health Nutritionist
• Food Product Development Specialist
• Sports and Exercise Nutritionist
• Health Promotion Officer

Admission to the BSc Nutrition with Foundation Year programme is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.