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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: 27/11/2026Location: England – South West.Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – North West.Edge Hill University has teamed up with Benridge Care Group to launch the Community Companions Project.The project supports care home residents to build friendships, share memories, enjoy meaningful companionship, and stay connected with others. Whether it is a chat over a cup of tea, taking part […]
  • Closing Date: 03/12/2026Location: Scotland.,UK Nationwide.Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm and ambition, and a passion for the outdoors? If you're ready to build a sustainable and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you about our 2027 Graduate Development Programme.The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon […]
  • Closing Date: 15/11/2026Location: England – South West. Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 Location: Hybrid, with regular office attendance in Stoke Climsland and travel across East Devon, Dorset and Somerset Westcountry Rivers Trust was founded in 1994 to restore West Country rivers. Our team of around 75 works with landowners, farmers, communities, businesses and […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide.  Our 3-year Engineering Graduate Programme is your launchpad into a career at the heart of Greencore where you’ll develop into a subject matter expert in engineering management. From day one, you will get hands on with real projects, working alongside leaders on site and subject matter experts […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. We seek aspiring individuals eager to build a career in Food Manufacturing and Operations, with aspirations to become an Operational Leader. You should be curious, willing to question norms, and adaptable. At Greencore, innovation drives us, so staying current with food trends and industry news is essential. 
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. If you're curious about food, excited by new ideas and want to understand how great products make it from an initial concept onto supermarket shelves, our Product Development Graduate Programme is designed for you.This programme is designed to develop the next generation of Product Developers, equipping you […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. Our Finance Programme is designed to support and ensure high standards structured around the CIMA qualification; it offers three distinct placements in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Advanced Management Accounting. You'll also gain valuable experience in financial management, risk management, and process improvement. 
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. If you share our passion for great food, you can expect a wide range of opportunities, development and support throughout our HR Graduate Programme, helping you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to grow your career in HR. Programme. Our three-year HR Graduate Programme offers comprehensive experience […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. What you’ll be doing • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, with roles based in either factory or office settings. • Standards & Processes: Ensure systems and processes meet rigorous customer and industry standards. • Governance: Drive governance and uphold high standards across the organisation. The Technical […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. Our 3-year Engineering Graduate Programme is your launchpad into a career at the heart of Greencore and is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in Engineering, becoming a subject matter expert in the field of infrastructure and utilities within […]
  • Closing Date: 24/11/2026Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,UK Nationwide.Build your career. Improve how we operate. Help shape a more sustainable future.Help us build the modern worldAt Sika, we use our expertise, innovation and teamwork to help build the modern world.For more than 100 years, we […]

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