MNutr Nutrition Degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
MNutr Nutrition at QMUE. You'll study how nutrition affects individuals and communities across the lifespan, moving beyond biochemistry to consider the broader contexts in which people eat.
About this course
Study for a BSc (Hons) Nutrition at QMU, where you will learn the science and social importance of nutrition on this accredited degree course, with opportunities to study overseas. From the provider’s course page.
MNutr Nutrition is a Degree (Degree) at QMUE. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Nutrition and dietetics graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year One 7 modules
- Human Physiology
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You will be provided with a foundational knowledge base of the human body and its functions, focusing on the neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and renal systems.
- Skills for Academic & Professional Success
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You will be provided with the opportunity to explore and reflect on the key attributes for successful academic study and future employability.
- Food, Lifestyle and Society
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You will gain broad knowledge and understanding of the main lifestyle, cultural, social, psychological, sustainable and environmental theories, concepts and principles related to health and the barriers and enablers to the wider public engaging in healthy behaviours.
- Introduction to Food Science
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You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and application relating to food science, and be provided with an overview of the major food groups in terms of their production, composition and preservation and give them an insight about how food science concepts are translated into industry applications.
- Biochemistry
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You will develop an understanding of fundamental theoretical and practical biochemical concepts affecting the structure and function of important molecules and biochemical processes.
- Cell Biology and Genetics
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You will gain an understanding of the basic structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, their genetic material and its inheritance to engender an understanding of the interrelationship between cell biology, genetics and disease.
- Sustainable Food Systems
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You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of food as a system and of sustainability as a multidisciplinary field (encompassing environmental, health-related, socio-economic and policy aspects) with a view to providing you with an understanding of the current global context of food activities.
Year Two 7 modules
- Health Coaching Conversations
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This module will support your development of skills in communication and health coaching for supporting behaviour change.
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology
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You will gain an understanding of host microbe interactions and the role of the immune system in health and disease.
- Nutrient Metabolism
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You will develop knowledge and understanding of the role and function of energy and nutrients in human metabolism.
- Evidence-Based Practice
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This module will equip you with the knowledge, tools and skills needed to critically evaluate research, proficiently integrate evidence with expertise, and apply evidence-based decision-making principles in practice.
- Pharmacology
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This module is to introduce you to modes of drug administration and to enable you to develop an understanding of the principles of drug action (including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics) and the underlying principles of pharmacotherapy and the rationale for treatment.
- Fundamentals of Nutrition
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This will provide you with an understanding of the nutritional functions of micronutrients, macronutrients and non-nutrient components of food, and factors influencing energy balance, body fluids and body composition.
- Food & Nutrition Policy
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The module will enable you to assess and evaluate the impact of food and nutrition policy in a critical manner.
Year Three 6 modules
- Disease Aetiology and Management
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This will develop your critical understanding of disease aetiology and pathophysiology in key nutrition-related disorders.
- Sports and Performance Nutrition
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This will enable you to apply the knowledge of nutrition science to the development, implementation and evaluation of nutritional strategies to optimise performance in sport and exercise.
- Nutrition through the Life-Course
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This module will enable you to apply and critically evaluate the scientific principles and nutritional needs of individuals throughout the life-course and in different population sub-groups living in the community.
- Nutrition Placement
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This will enable you to apply your broad and integrated theoretical knowledge and further apply to a range of skills including the ability to develop your own aims and learning outcomes to gain competencies applicable to different settings related to Nutrition.
- Clinical Nutrition
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This will enable you to develop a broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of the management of nutrition related disorders and chronic conditions in different population groups and according to UKVRN code of practice.
- Epidemiology in Public Health
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This module will allow you to gain a critical and applied understanding of how epidemiological research is used in the field of public health; and be able to interpret and report on an authentic public health dataset and make recommendations for public health practice/health promotion based on findings.
Year Four 4 modules
- Current Issues in Nutrition Science
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This module will provide you with a critical understanding of current developments and controversies in the field of nutrition, enabling you to make evidence-based decisions.
- Nutrition in Practice
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You will explore and critically appraise current nutrition-related issues in specific population groups, as well as nutrition intervention strategies to improve health outcomes in these groups.
- Enterprise for Health
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You will evaluate and apply concepts of leadership and leading change, intra/entrepreneurship and innovation within the health and social care sector and explore opportunities for leading and developing enterprising ideas for health and well-being.
- Honours Project
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You will be able to advance your knowledge of the discipline studied by pursuing an independent research project.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree teaches the science and social importance of nutrition across a 4-year full-time programme. You'll typically begin with foundations in nutrition science, physiology and the evidence underpinning dietary practice. As you progress, a course like this normally moves from core knowledge in acute and long-term care management towards specialisations such as adult nursing, mental health, children's nursing, community and primary care, or leadership. Practical placements run throughout, following professional standards, allowing you to apply learning in real healthcare settings. In your final years, you'll engage with complex care scenarios, evidence-based practice and quality improvement, preparing you for professional registration. The course offers opportunities to study overseas.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how food and nutrition shape health outcomes. You're comfortable with science, particularly chemistry and biology, but equally interested in the social and cultural factors that influence what people eat. You enjoy problem-solving across different populations, whether in clinical settings, public health campaigns, or research. You have the patience for detailed study and the curiosity to ask questions beyond the textbook. Studying nutrition here will feel like connecting scientific principles to everyday human experience, with scope to work in hospitals, community settings, research, or policy roles after graduation.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of graduates from Nursing & Health courses are in work or further study within 15 months. Among those working, 87% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further qualifications. Graduate earnings across the sector start at £27,000–£30,500 (at 15 months post-graduation), rising to £27,200–£38,400 by five years. These are national benchmarks from Graduate Outcomes data, not university-specific guarantees. Your actual career depends on your specialism, location, and role selection. Nutrition graduates typically enter dietetics, public health nutrition, food industry research, or clinical roles, though career trajectories vary widely.
University & format
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a UK degree-awarding body offering this BSc (Hons) Nutrition as a 4-year full-time degree. Teaching is in English. The course is accredited and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 89%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 50% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
| a previous degree | 15% |
| an Access course | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B404). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at QMUE →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,500 | £22,000 – £30,500 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £17,000 – £27,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £28,500 | £24,000 – £33,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Other Health ProfessionalsSOC 2020 225 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,902
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 55; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 84.3% · in work or study 80% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to QMUE from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by QMUE; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check QMUE’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with QMUE and gov.uk before you apply.
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