Overview

Nutritionists and food scientists have a key role in maintaining the health of our population. They may develop and evaluate nutrition policies and public health campaigns; apply nutritional principles to the management of diet in athletic performance; deal with ingredients, allergens, and legislation when developing food and drink products; or study metabolic and physiological responses of the human body to food and nutrients.

A key feature of the course is a 12-week work-based placement providing you with valuable experience highly sought after by employers.

Job Prospects

The nutrition sector has a wide variety of careers and is a constantly expanding field. Nutritionists mostly work in non-clinical settings and may work in the food industry (from primary production through product development to the retail chains), public health nutrition and health promotion (e.g. NHS public health departments or freelance as consultants), and government and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Food industry (from primary production through product development to the retail chains)
Public health nutrition and health promotion (e.g. NHS public health departments or freelance as consultants)
Government and non-government organisations
Health and fitness industries to promote health and improve performance
Private sector - promoting the health and wellbeing of employees through health and lifestyle assessments and delivery of educational seminars
Nutrition research (lab-based and human)
Home economics teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Nutrition And Culture

Applied Microbiology

Chemistry For Life Sciences

Biology for Life Sciences

Food, Energy and Nutrients

Food Analysis

Biomolecular Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 132 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBCC to include Biology or Chemistry. Biology, English, Maths and one further science (Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science or Health and Food Technology) are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level: CCC to include Biology or Chemistry. Biology, English, Maths and one further science (Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science) are required at GCSE grade 4/C or above if not held at A Level
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Biology or Chemistry. Biology, English, Maths and one further science (Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science or Health and Food Technology) are required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher
IB Diploma: 26 to include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 4. Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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