Overview 
This foundation-level programme prepares students for progression into an undergraduate degree exploring the science behind diet, nutrition, and human health. Delivered at the University of Reading, it builds core scientific knowledge across biology, chemistry, and mathematics while embedding academic skills within subject-relevant contexts. The programme is designed to spark curiosity in nutritional science and foster confidence ahead of degree-level study.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental biology principles relevant to human health and nutritional science

• Core chemistry concepts underpinning the study of food composition and nutrients

• Basic principles of sustainability as they relate to food systems and health

• Foundation mathematics providing the quantitative skills needed for scientific analysis

• Academic skills embedded within authentic, subject-relevant learning experiences

• Enquiry-led approaches that build engagement with nutrition as a field of study

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this programme, students will be able to apply core biological and chemical principles to explain the relationship between diet and human health. They will have developed the mathematical competence needed to interpret scientific data, along with an emerging awareness of how sustainability connects to nutrition and food systems. These outcomes will prepare graduates to enter the first year of a BSc Nutrition degree with the scientific foundation and academic confidence the programme requires.