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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 SearchingFind 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 adviceOnline pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview adviceOnline pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

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

Our top tips and adviceOnline 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: 25/02/2025Location: Scotland. About the programme A lot of lives depend on the systems we maintain and deliver. So, we need to make sure they are safe even if something goes wrong. On this two-year programme, you’ll about learn how to identify, analyse and safeguard against hazards, failures and faults. In […]
  • Closing Date: 25/02/2025Location: England – South West. About the programme As a Graduate Naval Architect at Babcock, you will embark on a two-year rotation through some of the most complex engineering projects in the world today. You will be at the centre of defining your path through the programme, identifying those placements […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West. A future with purpose At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: Republic of Ireland.At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – South West. At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Nuclear Engineering Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. "Electricity is such […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: Scotland. Business Performance Industrial Placement At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Business Performance Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.  "Electricity is […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – South West. At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Quality Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. "Electricity is such a […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – South East.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,Scotland. Who We Are? Frazer-Nash are an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts support organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands. Who We Are? Frazer-Nash are an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts support organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – East.During your 10-week paid programme we’ll give you real-life experience in an area in of Customer  You’ll also develop new skills, from how you build relationships with colleagues and suppliers to building your commercial awareness. Plus, you’ll have a buddy on hand to support you all the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – East.Product is one of the most exciting and innovative areas of Tesco with various teams in Food (Fresh & Packaged), Procurement, Supply Chain, General Merchandise, F&F and Quality each having the potential to positively affect the lives of millions of Tesco customers every week. Our Food programme […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – East.Serving millions of customers a week in our stores, our internship roles aren’t just about having a passion for our products and supporting a team to deliver complex tasks!  It’s about understanding what matters for our customers and communities to put them at the heart of everything […]
  • Closing Date: 17/02/2025Location: England – Greater London.Better Decisions Begin with You Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued […]
  • Closing Date: 27/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.Join the teams that manage data and transform it into actionable information across Sky. Creating new products. Exploring new markets. Innovating ways to communicate with our customers. You can even help predict what the future of our multi-billion-pound business looks like.  On our Data and Analytics […]
  • Closing Date: 09/02/2025Location: England – North West.Overview of the Placement ProjectThis placement opportunity invites a talented and enthusiastic student from Edge Hill University to lead the creation of a Success Stories/Testimonial Campaign featuring current international students and/or alumni of Edge Hill University. The project spans 20 days and focuses on producing a […]
  • Closing Date: 07/02/2025Location: England – East.What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming […]
  • Closing Date: 07/02/2025Location: England – East.What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming […]
  • Closing Date: 07/02/2025Location: England – East.What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: Fixed Term for 7 months (Starts 31 March 2025)   Are you passionate about seabird conservation? We are looking for a Seabird Research Officer to help deliver our annual programme of seabird monitoring, with a primary focus […]
  • Closing Date: 26/01/2025Location: England – South East.Global Water Intelligence (GWI), the leading publisher and events organiser serving the international water industry, is looking to hire an inquisitive and resourceful Corporate Sustainability Analyst to join our team. You will have the opportunity to be hands-on in supporting the development of the Corporate Water […]

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