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Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton - UCAS

Course summary

Why this course?

  • We are ranked 6th in London for Nutrition and Health (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
  • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
About this course: Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to tackle topical issues and prevent disease through nutrition. Skills: Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the health sector. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the science behind good nutrition, disease, treatment, and prevention. You’ll explore:
  • Principles of human nutrition
  • Awareness of public health
  • Research and analysis, and how to effectively communicate
  • Practical laboratory skills, including food analysis and evaluation
Career opportunities: Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within nutrition and health, such as:
  • Clinical Nutrition/Dietitian
  • Sports and Exercise Nutrition
  • Eating Disorder Specialists
  • Food Policy and Advocacy
If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Modules

Examples include: Introduction to Human Disease, Chemistry of Life, Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths, Principles of Human Nutrition, Professional and Academic Practice for Nutritionists and Psychology and Sociology for Nutrition.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B400
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.

English Language requirements

https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £16950 Year 1
International £16950 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

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/
Nutrition and Health at University of Roehampton - UCAS