Nutrition and Dietetics

World-leading research

Our teaching staff include nationally- and internationally-recognised nutritionists, dieticians, and scientists. They deliver world-leading nutrition and health research. You'll benefit from their cutting-edge knowledge and research-led teaching.

Our degrees

We have a comprehensive suite of professionally-accredited nutrition courses. They all address the roles played by nutrition in relation to health and wellbeing, but with differences in emphasis.

Dietetics MDiet Honours

Dietetics MDiet Honours
B401 (4 years)

This degree focuses on the effect of nutrition on the functioning of the human body in health and disease. It equips you with specialist knowledge and skills in preventing, treating and managing ill health with food, nutrients and dietary change. The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has approved the programme. It is also accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). This means that graduates are eligible to apply to register with the HCPC and work as a dietitian.

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Human Nutrition BSc Honours

B46D (3 years)

This degree focuses on the impact of nutrition on health and disease. Its scope extends all the way from cellular and molecular processes to societal aspects such as Public Health. The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has accredited this course. Graduates can apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.

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Human Nutrition with Placement BSc Honours

B4D6 (4 years)

This degree is identical in almost every respect to the Food and Human Nutrition degree. It also includes a work placement to boost your skills and employability.

Nutrition with Food Marketing BSc Honours

BD46 (3 years)

This degree addresses the relationships between nutrition and health and disease. It is more business-oriented, exploring areas such as marketing and consumer behaviour. The Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing have accredited the degree.

Nutrition with Food Marketing with Placement BSc Honours

BD64 (4 years)

This degree is identical in almost every respect to the Nutrition with Food Marketing degree. It also includes a work placement to boost your skills and employability.

Psychology and Nutrition BSc Joint Honours

C8B4 (3 years)

The School of Psychology offers this degree. It explores the psychological factors that impact on our perception of nutrition, as well as the link between diet and health. The British Psychological Society has accredited the degree.

Research led teaching

Research-led teaching is extremely important to us to ensure that our curriculum is up-to-date and innovative.

All of our staff are actively involved in and there are several opportunities for students to get involved in throughout their degree.

We enjoy close links with the Faculty of Medical Sciences world-leading research institutes.

Our students gain knowledge of the latest developments and discoveries in human nutrition. They learn about the maintenance of health and wellbeing, and the role of nutrition in disease.

Conference and other research events

Our Nutrition and Dietetic students have the opportunity to attend an external conference. This allows them to hear from, and to discuss with, varied key decision makers, scientists and business leaders.

The conference trip is a highlight of the programme and the students value it as part of their educational experience.