About Bsc (hons) Health, Nutrition And Exercise Science in Solent University (Southampton)
As you train to bridge the gap between the medical profession and the fitness industry you will be introduced to the pathology of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other common medical conditions. By studying how lifestyle and nutrition can impact on these diseases you’ll be well placed to assist patients as they work to control their symptoms or rehabilitate.
Learning is reinforced through work with genuine patients. Our unique clinical exercise referral scheme and longstanding relationships with local health organisations enable us to provide you with work placements that are relevant to both your learning and your career goals. Our teaching staff sit on various steering groups including MacMillan, the Saints Foundation, Southampton Diabetes Forum and NHS exercise referral schemes. You will also benefit from in-house opportunities through our own health promotion service, Solent Health and the Solent Community Innovation Programme (CIP) .
Built-in professional accreditations and training allows you to gain even more value from your studies. Available qualifications include Active IQ L2 Gym, REPs L3 Exercise Referral, REPs L4 Cancer Rehabilitation, Working With Older Adults certification, Association for Nutrition certification, the NHS M.E.C.C qualification, Royal Society for Public Health membership and NHS Motivational Interviewing training. You can also tailor your degree studies to your personal career ambitions, choosing from a range of specialist optional modules.
Throughout your degree you will have access to a range of professional facilities. Key facilities include our BASES accredited exercise physiology laboratory, the new ‘Spark’ teaching block, purpose-built teaching gyms, a 24-hour library service and a variety of sports facilities including our brand new health and fitness centre.
Our academic team are all highly experienced within the industry. As a result, all additional qualifications are written and embedded into the modules by them. You'll be taught by the same academics throughout your degree.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component
- or equivalent.
Solent University (Southampton) Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
0.81 million GBP |
Number of campuses |
One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
83% |
Graduate Job Rate |
93.9% |
International Fee |
13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
Type of Academic Programs |
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
Mode of Program |
Full time |
Average Graduate Salary |
18,000 GBP a year |
Research Income |
0.2 million GBP |
Solent University, United Kingdom Application Process
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
- Undergraduates have to apply through the UCAS application, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.
- Students have to fill up the application form, pay the application fee of 30 GBP and upload all supporting documents.
- Student class profile –
- Total number of students – 8800
- Non-EU students – 5%
- Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors’ degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.
- The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the U.Kstudent visa (for international applicants)
English Language Test Scores
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
Test |
Required Score |
IELTS |
UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component),
PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
TOEFL iBT |
UG-80, PG-92 |
TOEFL Writing |
UG-19, PG-22 |
TOEFL Reading |
UG-19, PG-19 |
PTE |
U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component),
PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Solent University, United Kingdom Fees and Expenses
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
Category |
Tuition Fees Per year |
Foundation Course |
11,660 GBP |
Bachelor’s Degree |
13,260 GBP |
Higher Diplomas and Certificates |
13,260 GBP |
MBA |
15,900 GBP |
MSc |
14,300 GBP |
MA |
13,260 GBP |
PG research |
13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
Type of Rooms |
Charges per week |
Superior en-suite |
146 GBP |
Large Superior en-suite |
156 GBP |
Standard en-suite |
136 GBP |
Large Standard en-suite |
146 GBP |
Non-en-suite |
111 GBP |
Large Non-en-suite |
125 GBP |