Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise),BSc

Why study Health Science at Aberystwyth University?

• You will study a Health Science degree with a unique focus on human biology, health, exercise and nutrition.
• You will be taught by passionate, engaged and friendly staff with expertise across the full range of biological topics.
• You will be part of the Department of Life Sciences, which has a designated Well-being and Health Assessment Research Unit.
• Your academic studies will be bolstered by a wealth of laboratory and field work, which build real scientific skills essential for your future.
• Our teaching and e-learning facilities provide you with an outstanding learning experience, integrating the classroom sessions and a vast repository of study resources.
• You will be assigned a personal tutor who can guide you through your time at Aberystwyth and help you to settle in when you first arrive.
• Aberystwyth is a vibrant university town that provides an excellent student experience and stunning environment to live and learn.
• On completion of your degree, you will be well placed to pursue a career in health and medical related industries, postgraduate-level study or medical school enrolment.

Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104

A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDD-DDM in a specified subject

International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

Graduates may pursue careers in clinical and community healthcare, clinical genetics laboratories, clinical trials and the regulatory sector, sales and marketing related to healthcare and diagnostic products, diagnostic pathology and clinical laboratories, education, research and development for the pharmaceutical industry.

Students who have completed a biology degree could also progress to further training in Medicine.

What skill will I develop from studying Health Science?

Employability is embedded in our teaching. Our students leave Aberystwyth University with skills including:

• Research and data analysis skills
• Enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• Effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Thorough grounding in information technology skills
• Ability to work independently
• Time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• Self-motivation and self-reliance
• Team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying?

Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offer and how you can enhance your employability prospects with the Year in Employment Scheme (YES).