Human Nutrition

The BSc Human Nutrition degree is a stimulating and provocative programme that covers a wide variety of subjects linked to nutrition. It will challenge some of your own views and opinions and will answer many misconceptions.

This degree has been developed in consultation with potential employers to make sure that graduates are equipped to meet the needs of the varied employment market.

“The Human Nutrition degree has been accredited by The Association for Nutrition.  This means that graduates of this degreee will be eligible for Associate Nutritionist status. Human Nutrition is a specialised course designed specifically to give students thorough and up-to-date knowledge in this ever growing area. It’s a stimulating programme that will challenge views, and since there’s an increasing demand for multi-skilled graduates with knowledge of nutrition and health, it provides students with the skills needed for employment in both the private and public sector.”

Tracey Lewarne, Course Leader, Human Nutrition

Why study Human Nutrition?

By studying human nutrition you will understand the scientific principles underlying nutritional requirements throughout life, in health and disease. This is a stimulating and provocative programme that will challenge some of your own views and opinions and will answer many misconceptions.

Ratio of applications to places

No. of applicants (2011): 85

No. of places (2011): 10