Why study Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing?
Explore the role of food, fitness and nutrition in promoting public health. Discover how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health at the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Food, nutrition and exercise are essential for a healthy lifestyle. Explore how these areas impact on the wellbeing of the nation in on this practical and wide-ranging degree. You’ll learn how to handle and test food professionally, and master analytical techniques.
With our practical learning approach, we'll teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including:
- Food handling skills.
- The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients.
- The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise.
- The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan.
Built-in work placement & study abroad option
You’ll enhance your CV with a work placement, usually in schools, the National Health Service or community-based roles/projects. You can also study abroad if you choose to.
Focused squarely on work, you develop all the key skills you need to make you highly employable in this flourishing job sector. We produce graduates who are more than ready for the fast-paced and demanding food sector.

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