Overview

In this Food, Nutrition and Health (Hons) degree from Abertay University degree from Abertay University, you'll learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition.

Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:

The nutritional function of foods.

How nutrients work in the body and how they impact our health.

The link between nutrition and public health.

How to develop strategies to improve food habits.

How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.

What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours.

You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.

Career opportunities:

If your interests lie in nutrition and health, public health or home economics teaching, this degree is perfect for you. The sector is growing all the time, especially in light of recent events such as COVID and climate change. Potential roles include:

Community/NHS nutritionist

Home economics teachers

Community/consumer advisers

Health promotion workers

Health improvement officers

Dietetic support workers

Food/drink sector careers

Researchers

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, the independent regulator for Registered Nutritionists.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Design and Promotion

Nutrition through the Lifespan

Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion

Food Characterisation

Clinical Nutrition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 141 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

All applicants must have a pass in English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4. Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.x

The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world.

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9535

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

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