Program Overview
The BSc Nutrition with Professional Training from the University of Reading offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and health. Students gain knowledge of nutrients' impact on the body and how nutrition influences disease prevention and management. The program emphasizes practical experience through hands-on work and potential professional placements, preparing graduates for roles in the food industry, public health, and more. It is accredited by IFST, enabling graduates to become Associate Nutritionists and Registered Nutritionists with further experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc Nutrition with Professional Training course at the University of Reading provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level. The program emphasizes the importance of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia. Students will also gain knowledge of the impact of nutrients on cells, tissues, and organs, as well as how public health advice is underpinned by clinical evidence.
Outline:
Year 1
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
- Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach
- Food Microbiology
- Food System Challenges
- Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing
- General Chemistry A
Year 2
- Composition and Properties of Foods
- Food Choice
- Nutrition Research and Practice
- Exercise and Performance-based Nutrition
- Nutrition Policy and Professional Conduct
- Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
- Securing a Job: Recruitability and Employability
Year 3
- Nutrition in Management and Prevention of Disease
- Lifestyle, Nutrigenetics and Personalised Nutrition
- Gut Microbiota and Health
- New Product Development
Teaching:
The program is taught by world-leading experts in the field of nutrition and health. Students will learn through a combination of lectures, problem-based learning, group projects, and hands-on practical work in the laboratory. The University of Reading has one of the largest Food and Nutritional Sciences departments in the UK, with extensive facilities that enable students to engage in diverse teaching and research.
Careers:
Graduates of the BSc Nutrition with Professional Training course are well-equipped to work in a variety of roles within the food industry, including product development, marketing, quality testing, and nutrition. They may also pursue careers in nutrition education, public health, teaching, or environmental health.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Association for Nutrition and Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
- Graduates will be eligible to become Associate Nutritionists (ANutr) after graduation, and Registered Nutritionists (RNutr) with approximately three years of professional experience.
- The program offers the opportunity for students to undertake a professional placement before their final year of study.
New UK/Republic of Ireland students:
£9,250
New international students:
£27,650
