Course summary

How you learn

This course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc Human Nutrition and Health course, or if you just want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. This varied and intellectually stimulating course allows you to bring theoretical studies to life. You’ll reinforce your understanding through practicals, consultancy projects and applied learning activities, working alongside external partners ranging from schools to voluntary sector organisations.

Our award-winning teachers have experience working in public health, sports and exercise nutrition, and food consumption behaviours. They’re actively involved in applied and impactful research – you’ll get to understand the latest trends in human nutrition and health and apply your knowledge to live projects in collaboration with external partners.

In each year of study you’ll have the opportunity to engage with live projects and professional work opportunities. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities and work experience through our relationships with external partners – such as schools, councils, sport clubs and food manufacturers.

You learn through

• lectures, seminars and workshops
• practical sessions in our food science and nutrition labs, development kitchens and sensory suite
• webinars and competitions
• live projects with schools, voluntary sector organisations and food businesses
• independent study and group work

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Key themes

You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of food composition and ingredients. This includes how our bodies use nutrients to grow and perform throughout the lifecycle – and how to enhance wellbeing and communicate effectively about nutrition and health. Throughout the course you’ll develop as a reflective practitioner – learning how to evaluate information and make sound, ethical, evidence-based decisions and recommendations. With these skills you’ll develop into a career-ready and well-rounded nutrition professional. 

Course support

You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through

• access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development
• access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars, online resources, and assignment preparation support
• industry-specific employability activities such as live projects and networking opportunities