Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Health introduces the scientific principles that explain how food, nutrients, and dietary patterns influence human health. The course provides a foundation for understanding nutrition from biological, health, and practical perspectives, supporting students in developing a structured approach to nutrition-related knowledge and practice at Greenwich University.

What You'll Learn

• The fundamental principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrients in the body.

• How food and dietary choices relate to health and wellbeing.

• The biological processes involved in digestion, absorption, and nutrient use.

• Key concepts in human health and the factors that influence nutritional status.

• The relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and health outcomes.

• Scientific approaches used to investigate nutrition and health-related questions.

• How nutrition knowledge can be applied when considering individual and population health.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain core concepts in human nutrition and describe how nutrients contribute to normal bodily functions. They will understand the connections between diet, nutrition, and human health, and be able to examine nutritional issues using relevant scientific principles. Students will also develop the ability to interpret nutrition-related information critically and apply their understanding to health and dietary contexts. The course will enable them to recognise important factors affecting nutritional wellbeing and communicate nutrition and health concepts in a clear, evidence-informed manner.