Explore the science of nutrition and disease prevention with our applied Nutrition course
Deepen your understanding of human health and improve quality of life with our BSc Nutrition course. You will learn how the body uses nutrients, the impact of diet, and the development of disease.
Our Nutrition degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by the Hong Kong Nutritionists Society (HKNS). This means you’ll be eligible to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist with both bodies.
Trailblazers in nutrition education
We offer the first undergraduate degree to offer genetic-focused modules. This reflects current trends within industry and, therefore, boosts your employability.
Expert support and teaching
On our Nutrition programme, you will learn from a team of dedicated lecturers with diverse industry experience.
Our student, Hailey, explains how the “small lecture sizes and helpful staff members” supported her personal and professional growth.
Outstanding facilities
With our Nutrition BSc, you will access:
- our outstanding Nutrition Suite
- BASES-accredited Exercise Physiology Laboratories.
Work placements: build professional experience
You can undertake work experience to apply your learning to fields such as:
- community and public health
- health education
- the food industry.
Past students have worked with:
- Action on Sugar
- The Food Standards Agency
- School Food Matters.
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Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
Our Nutrition programme team places a firm emphasis on high-quality teaching and excellent student support. Most modules are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions.
Class sizes range from 40 to 50 students, with around 20 students in seminars and practical sessions.
Assessment methods
The degree is assessed through a variety of methods including oral presentations, case studies, portfolios, essays and examinations. These assessment methods are chosen to reflect the wide range of skills and competencies required by a nutrition graduate.
In the final year you will have the opportunity to undertake a research project developed by you, with the guidance of a supervisor, in the field of Nutrition.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
2025 and 2026 entries
Start date
Standard offer
112 - undefined UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria.
An A Level (or equivalent) in a science subject is preferred.
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
GCSE
GCSE Mathematics grade 4/C (or equivalent evidence of numerical skills) is also required.
We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section (or equivalent).
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
With our BSc Nutrition course, you will gain crucial transferrable skills, such as communication, leadership, and adaptability.
You can also contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate nutrition opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Nutrition BSc (Hons) include:
Apply now
If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information.
If you are living outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.
Transferring from another institution?
St Mary's is happy to consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another university. If this is you, please follow these instructions.
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