Bachelor in Facilities

For Bachelor in Facilities, tuition costs 17,800 GBP per year.

Students who are passionate about the intersection of human physiology and nutritional science will find the facilities at the University of Plymouth an essential bridge between academic theory and real-world application. This programme is designed for those eager to step out of the lecture hall and directly into professional-grade environments where you will develop the technical competencies required to assess, analyse, and improve human health.

Specialised Diagnostic and Practical Environments

You will gain hands-on proficiency in a variety of high-spec spaces that mirror industry standards:

• Kitchen Laboratory: An immersive environment for culinary experimentation, where you will master the art of designing and implementing nutritional plans ranging from athletic performance diets to highly specific therapeutic requirements.
• Exercise Laboratory: A dedicated space for investigating physiological adaptations to movement, allowing you to conduct experiments that translate complex biological data into practical exercise prescriptions.
• Phlebotomy Laboratory: A controlled, clinical-standard facility where you will develop professional skills in the collection of biological samples, including blood and saliva, essential for diagnostic health monitoring.
• Analytical Laboratory: A rigorous testing ground focused on food science, where you will evaluate the safety, quality, and chemical composition of food products to ensure they meet modern nutritional and regulatory standards.

By engaging with these facilities, you transition from a student of health to a practitioner capable of managing the full spectrum of nutrition and exercise assessment.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.