Human Nutrition with placement year
Ulster UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University. Based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Nutritionists elicit, disseminate and apply the knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences so as to promote an understanding of the effects of diet on growth, development, health and wellbeing of man. http://www.nutritionsociety.org/ This course aims to provide a comprehensive education in nutrition science and the related biosciences and their application to the maintenance of human health and in public health domains, the prevention of disease. International tuition fees are £17,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Essential subject requirement: two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, SA or DA Life and Health Sciences.. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points to include 12 points at higher level to include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths. At least 6 points must be achieved in one of these subjects and at least 5 points in the second subject. Higher or Subsidiary Level in English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above required. |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,490
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
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
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
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Overall
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