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DD Y13 considering a degree in Nutrition/Sports Nutrition…advice please.

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MonkeyTennis34 · 24/09/2025 10:31

DD is doing the Career Program of the IB at grammar school. She’s studying Biology, Psychology and Sport. Shes thinking about Nutrition or Sports Nutrition as a degree. Does anyone know of any recommended courses, whether they are likely lead to a good job??
Tia

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Chiseltip · 24/09/2025 10:34

Combined with a PT qualification, it could be a good earner. But as a "job", not self employed, I think she might struggle.

DiscoBob · 24/09/2025 10:37

I don't think you'd get an actual job from it easily. I mean anyone can sell their services as a 'nutritionist', you don't need a degree. So it would be self employed work.

What about dietician? That's more medical but is definitely a career.

MonkeyTennis34 · 24/09/2025 11:21

Thanks @DiscoBob
Are there specific degrees for this job?

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R00tat00tt00t · 24/09/2025 11:54

Take a look at the British Dietetic Association website for lots of info on what a dietitian is, how to study/qualify and the work they do. It’s a really interesting and rewarding career.
https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics.html

About Dietetics

Dietetics is the science of how nutrition affects our health. Scientific studies have shown how a change to our diet can help prevent or control a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics.html

MonkeyTennis34 · 24/09/2025 14:54

Thank you @R00tat00tt00t
Will do.

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Chloejane1 · 04/08/2026 22:10

Nutrition and Sports Nutrition can lead to rewarding careers, but it’s worth looking into the range of roles, accreditation requirements, and graduate employment outcomes before choosing. Wishing her all the best with her studies!

MonkeyTennis34 · 05/08/2026 07:55

@Chloejane1
Thanks.
DD has a deferred place at Leeds to study Nutrition.
Regarding employment avenues, when DH took DD for an Open Day, he had concerns.
Speaking to lecturers he said that it became clear that employability was high following the degree.
After the first year, DD could opt to take Food Science which I imagine would have excellent employability rates.

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