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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.

Online learning pathway – Job Searching Find 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.

CV and application advice Online pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led pathway.

Interview advice Online pathway – interviews and assessments

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

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

Our top tips and advice Online pathway – Postgraduate study

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: 16-May-2024Location: England – South East.Location: KentClosing date: 16 May 2024Reference number: SVA1301-01 Job details Location: NIAB East Malling, New Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJSalary: from £23,088 per annum, depending on experience (Technical Job Group)Contract: PermanentWorking hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday ABOUT THE JOB The purpose of the role is to provide technical […]
  • Closing Date: 13-May-2024Location: England – East.Norfolk Rivers Trust’s ambition is to deliver catchment-scale change to our water environment, protecting our watercourses from pollution, improving habitat and ecological functioning of streams and rivers, and enhancing resilience to climate change. It’s an exciting time for the Trust, having expanded to a team of 30 […]
  • Closing Date: 13-May-2024Location: England – South West.A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.  Join our HPC Graduate programme and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.  "With energy demand on the rise, nuclear power […]
  • Closing Date: 29-May-2024Location: England – North West.  How to apply: Please submit your CV and a short cover letter detailing your suitability for the post. 1 ROLE AVAILABLE  About Us Join our dynamic Research Assistant Programme at Edge Hill University Business School, where we are committed to shaping the future leaders of […]
  • Closing Date: 05-Jun-2025Location: England – North West.At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is toexperience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At ourwetland centres we shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetlandwildlife and […]
  • Closing Date: 05-Jun-2025Location: England – North West.The reserve is over 500 acre of stunning habitats including wet grassland, reedbed, woodland and hedgerows.  We manage each of the habitats to benefit the wildlife that relies on the reserve.  25% of wetland plants and animals are at risk. One of the best parts of […]
  • Closing Date: 14-Jun-2025Location: England – North West.Welcome Hosts help us create a great first impression. They’re on hand to provide a warm welcome and help visitors make the most of their day at Martin Mere. You will engage with our visitors and meet people from all walks of life by getting a […]
  • Closing Date: 06-May-2024Location: England – North West.Locations available: WWT Martin Mere, Burscough Temporary: work available between 23 May – 2 June Salary: Approx £12 an hour   Skilled costume performer required for performances and meet and greets of CBeebies favourites’ Bing & Flop at WWT Martin Mere wetland centres May half term […]
  • Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – South East.ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking an Assistant Arboricultural Consultant, to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid working opportunity based in South East England. Our Arboricultural business comprises a skilled team of chartered and highly qualified Arboriculturists focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, […]
  • Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – East. The Vacancy RSK ADAS Ltd, a part of the RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a Field Research Scientist to work on a full time, permanent basis. This mixed practical hands-on role, working both outside and in the office, will be based out of our Boxworth office in Cambridge.  Working within the ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business, […]
  • Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – South West.WRc, a member of RSK Group is searching for a Field Engineer / Trainee Field Engineer to join our team in Swindon on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small team, assisting in carrying out our pipeline inspection surveys. This is a physically demanding position in which you will mainly travel from Swindon […]
  • Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber. The Vacancy ADAS, a member of RSK Group Ltd are looking to recruit a Field Research Scientist to work on a full time, permanent basis. This predominantly practical, hands-on role will be based out of our High Mowthorpe Office, Near Malton, North Yorkshire. ADAS is the UK’s largest provider of research […]
  • Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – East.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Wales.,UK Nationwide. The Vacancy RSK ADAS Ltd, a part of the RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a Field Research Scientist to work on a fixed term basis (5-6 months). This mixed practical hands-on role, working both outside and in the office, will be based out […]
  • Closing Date: 07-May-2024Location: England – North West.About Chasing the Stigma: Chasing the Stigma is a national mental health charity on a mission to normalise and humanise conversations about mental health, ensuring that everyone in the UK can access clear pathways to timely and relevant support, whenever and wherever they need it. With […]
  • Closing Date: 30-Jun-2024Location: England – North West.Short Breaks Support Worker (Project Worker 1) – Liverpool Short Breaks Service About Us: Barnardo's Liverpool Short Breaks Service is a newly commissioned service by Liverpool City Council, designed to provide essential short breaks for children and young people aged 8-18 with special educational needs and disabilities. […]
  • Closing Date: 30-Nov-2026Location: England – North West.Location: Merseyside within the community Role Type: Variable hours (Full-time or Part-time) Salary: £12 per hour depending on skills, experience and type of shift Lagan’s Foundation is an established provider of specialist home healthcare to children across the Northwest of England.   We are excited to […]
  • Closing Date: 24-May-2024Location: England – East Midlands.Life at the Sanger Institute is truly unique where collaboration, innovation and support for people as individuals are demonstrated in everything we do. Set across 130 acres, just outside of Cambridge, our people are shaping the future by delivering life-changing science with the reach, scale, and […]

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