Human NutritionBSc (Hons)

In addition to the University's minimum entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of 112 points from A levels including a C in Biology or Human Biology or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification  eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits
• English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above, (or equivalent).

Entry from appropriate foundation and access courses will also be considered. We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications.

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Human Nutrition (including foundation year) BSc (Hons).

At admission, students whose first language is not English must have English Language requirements appropriate to an AfN Accredited programme, which must not be less than 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent), with no individual section less than 6.0.

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. See our information for students applying for advanced entry.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

You'll be assessed through essays, posters, examinations, online multiple-choice tests, scientific reports, individual and group research projects and presentations, and a final dissertation.

On graduation, you'll be eligible to join the Association for Nutrition as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).

You'll complete the course equipped to pursue a career as a public health nutritionist in the public sector, in local and national government, in the charity sector or in the academic and research sector.

Our health science graduates have gone into various health care professions including acute, community, obesity and HIV specialist dieticans, health advisers, sports coaches and PE teachers in organisations including King's College Hosptial, Bupa, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, various other NHS organisations and The Food Chain.

This course is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

We have links with a number of local Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and academic colleagues based in universities in Europe, the UK and the USA.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.