Nutrition is the scientific study of nutrients and other substances in food, and how they affect our growth, health and disease.
A nutritionist may apply their knowledge in a wide variety of careers which include specialisms in public health nutrition, sports and exercise nutrition, food nutrition and nutrition science.
A nutritionist may develop, implement and evaluate food and nutrition policies and campaigns to improve the population’s health; apply physiological, biochemical and nutritional principles to the management of diet and performance in athletes; deal with ingredients, allergens, policy, legislation and regulations when developing or reformulating food and drink products; or study metabolic and physiological responses of the human body to food and nutrients.
Our course includes a 12-week, full-time placement and a research project in the fourth year, providing you with the opportunity to specialise in the areas of nutrition that interest you most and enhance your employability.
The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. This means that graduates are eligible to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as Registered Associate Nutritionists.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Association for Nutrition
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B400
Institution code:
R36
Campus Name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths and Home Economics: Food and Nutrition and Environmental Science counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6 or above if not held at A Level.
In a relevant subject/alongside other qualifications
in a relevant subject
In a relevant subject/alongside other qualifications
In a relevant subject
To include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths and Home Economics: Health and Food Technology and Environmental Science counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher.
Pass 60 credits to include at least 45 credits at Level 3 grade merit in a science related discipline. Chemistry and Biology may be required at Higher/A-level
To include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 4 and one further science at Higher Level (Maths counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Biology and Chemistry may be required at Scottish Higher/A Level equivalent.
To include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths and Home Economics: Scientific & Social counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
66%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
6750.0
Year 1
EU
6750.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
England
6750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6750.0
Year 1
Wales
6750.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6750.0
Year 1
International
15040.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase. Costs associated with your placement / study abroad. Accommodation and Living costs. £85 Specialist Clothing. £30 Induction fee (project expenses, travel to and from offsite visits, glassware breakages, and lab consumables)
Provider information
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
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