Nutrition and Dietetics

Why this course?

• We are ranked 6th in London for Nutrition and Health (Complete University Guide 2023)

• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

About this course:
Combine scientific knowledge with practical skills, enabling you to interpret nutrition science and promote health by offering personalised advice. You'll be prepared to tackle global health challenges and enhance wellbeing through nutrition.

Skills:

Make a difference to human lives with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Pending approval from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA), this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a sustainable career in the health sector.

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculcum in state-of-the-art facilities.

You will undertake activities to develop your ability to critically appraise and apply theory through case-based learning, simulation and on practice placements.

The programme will integrate university-led modules with practice-based learning in simulated learning environments and external placements

Career opportunities:

If you're ready to learn, we'll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Our graduates work in a range of settings, most notably within the NHS/health care industries, typically in the following areas:

• NHS hospital and community clinics

• Private hospitals

• Care homes

• Health care clinics

• Food industry

• GP surgeries

• Gyms and sports clubs

• Media

• Patients’ or Clients’ homes

• Prisons/prison services

• Schools

• Universities

This is a new course for September 2025. More details regarding modules will be added shortly. Please contact us if you have any questions.

• Principles of Human Nutrition and Food Science
• Applied Biochemistry and Physiology
• Psychology and Sociology for Nutrition and Behavior Change
• Professional Skills for Dietitians
• Practice Based Learning

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS