Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course
Our BSc Nutrition and Dietetics course have been responsible for training dietitians since the University was granted its Charter in 1966. Our food science courses are ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and top 3 by The Complete University Guide 2020.

Our Department of Nutritional Sciences is home to an innovative teaching and learning environment. We also achieved 100 percent overall satisfaction for Nutrition in the National Student Survey 2019.

On this four-year course, you’ll have the opportunity to take on three placements, preparing you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive as a dietitian.

What you will study
Our BSc Nutrition and Dietetics course have been specifically designed for students with a strong interest in food, people, science and medicine, who wish to use their knowledge to help prevent and treat disease as a registered dietitian.

Dietetics involves translating nutritional science and information about food into practical dietary advice. This may be aimed at the general public to promote health, or in a clinical environment to treat a wide range of medical disorders.

You’ll learn how food intake and dietary requirements can be altered by illness, and how to apply therapeutic diets to treat disease. The course will give you the knowledge and skills to respond to the diverse needs of patients, families and carers within a variety of settings.

Our BSc Nutrition and Dietetics course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Study Option:- BSc (Hons) UCAS: B401 (4 years)
                          BSc (Hons) UCAS: B403 (5 years with foundation year and professional training) (Professional training
£1,850)