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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: 28/08/2026Location: England – Greater London.Looking to start your career in a fast-paced commercial role? Seeking to have immediate personal impact with a clear career path ahead of you? If so, our Associate Program is the right choice for you.About AlphaSightsWe bring together some of the most ambitious people from around […]
  • Closing Date: 18/01/2027Location: England – North West.Volunteering is a rewarding experience both physically and mentally, as well as a chance to meet new people, improve your wellbeing and make a positive difference to the wildlife on your doorstep. We value our volunteers and without them we simply couldn't deliver the valuable work we […]
  • Closing Date: 26/08/2026Location: England – East Midlands.,England – South East. Tree Health Surveyors – Acres Wild Woodlands Ltd working for the Forestry Commission Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire also Derbyshire. We have a number of full time self employed vacancies for an immediate start in our regional tree health survey teams. […]
  • Closing Date: 04/10/2026Location: England – North West. We have various volunteering roles on offer at this event. Let us know in the ‘Comments’ section of your application if you’d prefer a particular role, or our Events team can place you wherever you’re needed most on the day. We’ll provide a full briefing […]
  • Closing Date: 03/08/2026Location: Scotland. Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere   Covering almost 10,000 sq km of land and sea in SW Scotland, the UNESCO Biosphere offers an opportunity to work in partnership with local land and sea managers, farmers, foresters and environmental bodies in implementing and encouraging nature recovery opportunities that […]

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