Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-01-01 | - |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Health program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and its impact on health and disease. The program's emphasis on science and research prepares graduates for various careers in healthcare, research, food industry, and beyond. Students are supported by highly qualified teaching staff with industry connections, and graduates can expect earning potential up to £30,000.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Health degree is designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge and skills to understand the relationship between nutrition and health and disease. As the program progresses, students will delve into more specialized and advanced areas such as clinical, human, and public health nutrition.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for employment in various sectors, including:
- Public and private healthcare sectors
- Teaching
- Academia
- Private practice
- Research (including postgraduate study of dietetics)
- Food product development/analysis and other food industry-based work
- Sport and exercise nutrition
- Media
- Marketing
- Regulatory bodies
- Non-governmental organizations/international development
- Institutional catering and menu planning
Other:
- Students studying human nutrition can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
- The degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
- Students may incur additional costs during their education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.