Teaching methods
- Computer labs
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Discussion sessions
- Tutorials
- Skills workshops
- Cooking sessions
- Practical classes
Course overview
Have you ever wondered how the food you eat can impact your body and your future health? If so, Nutrition is the degree for you. Our course gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills you need for a successful career in any nutrition-related field.
Nutrition is more than just what we eat — it’s a powerful science that connects to some of the biggest challenges we face today, like chronic diseases, global health inequalities, and environmental sustainability.
You’ll develop a deep understanding of how nutrients work at the molecular level and how they affect things like appetite, metabolism, and disease prevention. Throughout the degree, you’ll learn how biology, genetics, psychology, and social factors shape our food choices and health.
By building a strong foundation — from how our genes interact with our diet to how nutrition affects entire populations — you’ll learn how to think critically and create real solutions to nutrition problems around the world.
Indicative modules
About modules
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
We use a range of assessment methods, including exams, essays, verbal presentations and practicals.
You will receive a copy of our marking criteria which provides guidance on how we will assess your work and you will receive regular feedback.
Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained in your second and third years of study. You must pass each year to progress. This typically means that you will need to achieve marks of at least 40% in each module.
Full details on our marking criteria and structure will be provided at your induction. To study abroad as part of your degree, you must meet minimum academic requirements in year one.
Assessment methods
- Intervention design
- Lab reports
- Oral presentation
- Poster presentation
- Research project
- Written exam
- Written coursework
- Open book assessment
- Media creation
In your first year, you will take 120 credits of modules. As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. You will spend around half of your time in lectures, seminars and practicals. The remaining time will be independent study.
Your future career
Studying nutrition at Nottingham sets you up for a wide range of exciting and impactful careers. Our graduates have the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in areas like:
- Food industry – from product development to food safety and regulation
- Public health – supporting healthier communities through education and policy
- Sports nutrition – helping athletes perform at their best
- Research – shaping the future of nutrition through science
Where can it take you?
Our graduates have secured roles across the sector, including:
- Performance Nutritionist – Cincinnati Reds (USA)
- Senior Nutritionist – Marks & Spence
- Nutritionist – Reed Wellbeing
- Product Developer – Nutrition Works
- Obesity Policy Analyst – Department of Health
- PhD researchers in nutrition, public health, and food science
There’s also growing demand in global health, sustainability, and the third sector. Many of our graduates work as Registered Associate Nutritionists, supporting mental health, weight management, and diabetes care.
Job prospects:
91.4% of biosciences graduates were in sustained employment or further study five years after graduation. These graduates earned a median salary of £32,100.*
* LEO data from 2021/22 tax year, published in 2024.
Average starting salary and career progression
82.3% of BSc Nutrition undergraduates secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of completing their course. The average annual salary for these graduates was £22,795.
HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017/18- 2021/22 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
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