Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the primary prevention of diet-related illness in communities and populations.

As part of this course, youll:

Become a critically reflective practitioner and gain practical experience in our health science and catering laboratories

Gain an understanding of the relationship between food, nutrition and health

Manage, analyse, interpret and communicate information and statistics about nutrition related health and disease states

Undertake work-based placements to apply your expertise and refine your practical skills

Have the option to undertake either a 20-30 day placement after year two, or a longer sandwich placement year between years two and three

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and is recognised as a valuable science-based degree. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply to be a registered associate nutritionist with the AfN. Our graduates work as nutritionists and health advisors in a wide variety of sectors, including the food industry, in product development and marketing, within public health, in research and for major supermarkets.