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Nutrition at University of Reading - UCAS

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Course summary

Learn about the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level, with our BSc Nutrition course. You will:

  • learn how diet can influence health and the likelihood of developing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia
  • discover the impact that nutrients have on cells, tissues and organs
  • learn how public health advice is underpinned by clinical evidence.
Throughout your degree, you will study an integrated approach to the scientific disciplines related to nutrition and health. You will also:
  • undertake research into the science of diet and health
  • develop your ability to critically evaluate research into the science of food and health
  • learn how scientific knowledge in nutrition, diet and health can be applied to the needs of consumers, industry and food regulators.
Our BSc Nutrition course has gained accreditation by the Association for Nutrition and Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). This accreditation will enable you to become an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) after graduation, and a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with approximately three years of professional experience. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-nutrition

Modules

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

  • Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
  • Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach
  • Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing
  • Composition and Properties of Foods
  • Nutrition in Management and Prevention of Disease
The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B5D7
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC including grade B in two science subjects, including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading, and 21 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 169.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 169.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £29950 Year 1
International £29950 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Nutrition at University of Reading - UCAS