BSc Hons Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health

This course is all about putting theory into practice. From your very first year, you’ll be learning in labs, gyms, and health performance spaces — not just classrooms. You’ll gain real-world experience in how nutrition and exercise influence health, using the same tools and methods that professionals rely on in the industry. Whether it’s analysing diets, assessing fitness levels, or working on community health projects, every module is designed to give you hands-on experience and practical confidence.

Here’s how you’ll build those skills throughout your studies:

• Specialist Nutrition Labs & Software – You’ll work in fully equipped nutrition laboratories and use professional dietary analysis software to measure and interpret nutritional data.

• Fitness & Health Assessments – Students get involved in health testing, such as body composition and cardiovascular fitness assessments, applying classroom knowledge in real health and wellbeing contexts.

• Group Projects & Case Studies – Many modules include group work, giving you the chance to design and present health or nutrition intervention plans — just like in a real workplace.

• Vocational Qualifications – You can earn additional certifications alongside your degree, including gym instructor and personal trainer qualifications, enhancing your employability before you even graduate.

• Applied Modules – Courses like Public Health Nutrition, Applied Nutrition & Dietary Analysis, and Nutrition for Sport & Exercise are structured around real community and sport settings.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities – Based on the Carmarthen campus, you’ll have access to physiology and biomechanics labs, a movement studio, sport therapy suites, strength and conditioning spaces, a 3G pitch, and a swimming pool — all designed to support your training and research.

Graduates from this program go on to make a real difference in people’s lives — helping individuals and communities improve their health through better nutrition and lifestyle choices. You’ll be ready for a range of careers such as public health nutritionist, health promotion officer, wellbeing advisor, personal trainer, or research assistant in health and wellness settings.

Here’s how UWTSD helps you take that next step:

• Dedicated Employability Support – The university’s Careers Service offers tailored guidance, from one-to-one coaching and CV reviews to networking events and job listings focused on health and sport.

• Professional Accreditation – The degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), meaning you’ll be eligible to register as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) — a valuable professional credential that enhances your long-term career prospects.

• Real-World Experience – You’ll gain applied skills through modules involving health assessments, dietary analysis, and public health projects — experiences that employers look for in graduates.

• Additional Qualifications – Students can also work towards extra certifications such as gym instructor, personal trainer, or first aid, boosting employability in sport and community health sectors.

• Strong Graduate Skills – Throughout the course, you’ll build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills — all essential for roles in health promotion, fitness, and wellness industries.

Further Academic Progression:
After graduating, you can continue your studies with an MSc in Nutrition, Public Health, or Exercise Science, or pursue research degrees (MPhil or PhD) in health or nutrition-related fields. Many graduates also choose to specialise further through professional qualifications in dietetics, community nutrition, or health promotion.