The Human Nutrition - BSc (Hons) at London Metropolitan University is designed for students passionate about improving human health through diet and disease prevention. In a world facing rising rates of chronic non-communicable diseases, understanding the complex interplay between diet, lifestyle, and wellbeing is crucial. This undergraduate degree provides a robust scientific and applied public health nutrition foundation, preparing you to address these critical health challenges. You will explore key areas such as biochemistry, micronutrients, public health nutrition, and the science behind diet and disease, equipping you with essential knowledge for a career focused on health improvement.
This full-time, on-campus BSc (Hons) degree is studied over three years, offering a dynamic learning experience. You will engage in hands-on laboratory sessions within specialist nutritional physiology and food technology labs, and develop practical skills in dietary assessment and nutritional research techniques. The curriculum covers essential topics from energy and macronutrients to public health nutrition and sports nutrition. You will graduate with the research, practical, and academic skills necessary for careers in the NHS, public health bodies, or the private sector, and be eligible for registration as a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.