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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 70W5

Human Nutrition (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition (Professional Placement Year) at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the scientific principles behind human nutrition, food, health and disease. - Gain additional letters after your name on graduating from this Association for Nutrition accredited course. - Tailor your degree through module, dissertation and work placement choices relevant to your aspirations. - Join our close-knit community of staff and students and experience support that students have described as "exceptional". International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Nutrition Science and Physiology
Food Composition and Analysis
Clinical Nutrition and Disease Management
Public Health Nutrition
Nutritional Biochemistry
Food Safety and Microbiology
Research Methods in Nutrition
Professional Practice and Dietetics
UCAS Code:70W5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC including Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences, Social Biology or Physical Education.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,585

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,340

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£26,500
3 years£18,500£22,500£27,000
5 years£22,000£27,000£32,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

76%Working
8%Studying
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

6 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

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Guaranteed

Professional Placement Year Bursary

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Undergraduate Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Bath Spa University

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Human Nutrition (Professional Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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