Nutrition & Health BSc (Hons)

As obesity and malnutrition rates continue to rise, the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining good health has become increasingly crucial. In addition, food sustainability is also a pressing issue. Our nutrition and health degree provides a comprehensive solution to these challenges and more.

Our course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and equips you with the skills necessary to succeed in the field of nutritional science. Choose from optional modules such as Exercise, Diet and Health Promotion, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship, Psychological Approaches to Health and Social Wellbeing, and Therapeutic Approaches to Nutrition, tailoring your studies to your interests.

Our Biosciences laboratories and dedicated food skills area offer practical, hands-on experience. You will have the opportunity to test how certain foods are made, investigate their physical properties, and use microbiology to assess the antimicrobial properties of food. Additionally, you will have access to bariatric and geriatric suits to experience mobility restrictions and various equipment to measure anything from energy expenditure and heart rate to exercise duration and sleep quality.

Participate in a work placement, live research projects, and various professional development activities to apply everything you have learned and stand out to employers. Our program covers everything from the basics to the most advanced topics in nutrition and health.