University of Lancashire

BSc Nutrition

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The three-year BSc Nutrition degree scientifically explores the link between food, health, and chronic disease management. Students will learn how to design effective nutrition plans to combat illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Qualified nutritionists deliver the programme and have strong connections to the food and healthcare industries.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, and extensive practical sessions in the specialised food development kitchens and laboratories. Assessment is carried out coursework, case studies, presentations, and written examinations. The course offers extra opportunities for work experience and student exchanges to universities abroad.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference and a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 112-128 UCAS points at A2, including A-levels with a minimum of one science subject at grade C or above, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics or equivalent.

  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

  • Five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need to score at least 6.5 overall, including writing, in the IELTS test, with any other component below 6.0.

  • Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT tests, are accepted, amongst others.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Nutrition from the University of Lancashire can become:

  • Nutritionist

  • Public Health Nutritionist

  • Food Industry Product Developer

  • Food and Nutrition Teacher

  • Dietetian

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Nutrition programme at the University of Lancashire is £17,325 for the first year. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.

Admission

Admission to the BSc Nutrition programme is made through the university’s online application system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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