BSc Hons Nutrition

Studying Nutrition at Nottingham isn’t just about learning theory—you’ll be getting hands-on experience from day one. Whether you’re in the lab, out on placement, or running your own research project, the course is designed to give you the kind of real-world skills employers value.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Work in dedicated facilities like the diet lab, clinical skills suite, and the nutritional composition & digestibility lab, where you’ll get to test, measure, and analyse in a professional setting.
• Take an optional Year in Industry between your second and third year. With Nottingham’s strong industry links, many students land placements at big names like PepsiCo, Premier Foods, Mondelez, Nomad Foods, or Givaudan.
• In your final year, design and carry out your own independent research project on a nutrition topic you’re passionate about.
• Throughout your degree, you’ll build up practical know-how in lab techniques, measuring nutritional biomarkers, and analysing diet and health data.

A Nutrition degree from Nottingham opens the door to a wide range of careers where you can make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing. Many graduates move into roles like Registered Associate Nutritionist, Public Health Nutritionist, Food Product Developer, or Health & Wellness Consultant. Thanks to the course’s AfN accreditation and strong employer recognition, you’ll graduate with both credibility and practical skills that employers value.

Here’s how Nottingham helps you take the next step:

• The Careers and Employability Service works with you throughout your degree—helping you shape your CV, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers through events and networking opportunities.
• Within 15 months of graduating, over 82% of students were in skilled jobs or further study, with an average starting salary of around £22,795.
• Longer-term, 91% of Nottingham biosciences graduates (including Nutrition) were in sustained employment or study within five years, with a median salary of £32,100.
• You’ll also benefit from the university’s strong links with food, health, and nutrition industries, often leading to real project work, placements, or job connections.
• Accreditation from the Association for Nutrition (AfN) means you can register as a Registered Associate Nutritionist straight after graduation—a professional status that sets you apart in the job market.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue your studies, many graduates go on to a Master’s degree in areas such as Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, or Food Science. Others choose to pursue a PhD, contributing to groundbreaking research and advancing their career in academia or scientific research.