Program Overview

Nutrition (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 4 years

UCAS Code

• B402

Delivery

• In-person

Overview

Our Nutrition foundation year provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to progress to our Nutrition degree — ideal if you'd like to pursue a degree but lack the formal qualifications.

Why Study with Us

• Gain an understanding of sport from both performance and health perspectives.
• Develop the academic skills you need for success at degree level, including reflective learning.
• Enhance your personal and professional development, gaining practical skills with real-world application.

What You'll Do

• Take part in hands-on workshops and practical sessions with peers who share your passion for health, while exploring how nutrition interacts with sport and performance.
• Develop your skills both independently and collaboratively through case studies, presentations and portfolio projects.
• Deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you, such as nutrition and food, human physiology, modern lifestyles, and physical activity.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Foundations in Sport, Physical Activity & Health
• Academic and Personal Development in Sport, Physical Activity and Health

Year 1

• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Principles of Nutrition and Food Science
• Principles of Nutritional Biochemistry
• Human Physiology
• Learning to Learn in Higher Education
• Psychology and sociology of health and wellbeing

Year 2

• Applied Nutrition & Food Science
• Applied Physiology
• Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
• Psychology of Behav Chnge
• Public Health and Nutritional Epidemiology

Year 3

• Lifestyle, Nutrigenomics & Personalised Nutrition
• Nutrition in the Management & Prevention of Disease
• Double Research Project

Optional Modules

• Outdoors & Adventure for Health & Wellbeing
• Food Product Development
• Professional Development and Employability in Sports, Health and Nutrition
• Food Allergy and Intolerance
• Sustainable Nutrition

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 64 UCAS points at A2, must have a minimum of one science subject.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including science units
• BTEC Diploma: MM including science units
• Pass Access Course with 64 UCAS points including 15 Level 3 credits in one science subject
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects including a higher level science subject
• T Level in science at P (D or E)
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English Language or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Additional Costs

• As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

Industry Links

• In addition to opportunities for experiential learning at the university, we have industry links with a range of organisations who can provide placements and work opportunities our students can apply for.

Learning and Assessment

• While studying with us, you'll experience a blend of learning methods and environments.
• Alongside lectures, tutorials, and seminars, you'll take part in practical sessions.
• Independent study will also play a crucial role.
• We’ll assess your progress through various methods, including coursework, case studies, presentations and reflective portfolios.