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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Nutrition and Health degree gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to help people make the right dietary choices.  There are several careers directly related to your degree such as community education officer, dietitian, food technologist, nutritionist and postgraduate study.  You can also explore careers that directly relate to your degree.  Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline.      

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement, which will look fantastic on your CV and increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at a earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this online pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal.

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started. You can also get instant detailed feedback on your CV and covering letter using CareerSet.

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Nutrition and Health students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 25/09/2026Location: England – South East. Surrey Wildlife Trust   Hybrid working with a mix of home, office and site-based work A consultant ecologist’s role is to balance the objectives of developers with the needs of the environment. In joining SWT Ecology Services you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality […]
  • Closing Date: 25/09/2026Location: England – East.Evenbreak is an international job board for anyone who identifies as deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or people who have a long-term health condition find inclusive employers. This job is being advertised on behalf of Johnson Matthey by Evenbreak.  If you have lived experience of disability, neurodiversity or a long-term […]
  • Closing Date: 20/09/2026Location: England – North West. Night Healthcare Assistant / Care Assistant The Glade Residential Care Home – Birkdale, Southport Night shifts: 8:00pm – 8:00am The Glade Residential Care Home is a small, friendly 25-bed residential care home in Birkdale, Southport. We are looking for a kind, reliable and compassionate Night […]
  • Closing Date: 14/09/2026Location: England – North West. Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Care Assistant The Glade Residential Care Home – Birkdale, Southport Day Shifts The Glade Residential Care Home is a small, friendly 25-bed residential care home in Birkdale, Southport. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dependable Senior Healthcare Assistant […]
  • Closing Date: 28/10/2026Location: England – North West. During term time, we have sessions near Ormskirk at the following timesL:Tuesday evening – 4-6pm at Lordgate Primary SchoolSaturday daytime – 9-2 at Brookfield Primary School We are looking for a passionate, patient, and enthusiastic Coach for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) […]

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