BSc Hons. Human Nutrition and Health

The BSc Hons Human Nutrition course at the University of Greenwich offers an in-depth understanding of the complex factors impacting human nutrition. The program combines biology, biochemistry, and social sciences to provide a scientific understanding of the relationship between diet and health. It equips students with essential skills for a career in industries such as food manufacturing, health promotion, and more.Course Content: The course curriculum is designed in a way to meet the professional standards set by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and Public Health England. The program presents a detailed understanding of biology, physiology, and metabolism and applies these concepts to the role of diet in maintaining and improving health. Students will also develop an appreciation for the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence dietary behaviours.Key Modules: The course includes a wide range of modules that are designed to provide thorough knowledge in all aspects of human nutrition. These include foundations in biology and chemistry, physiology, principles of nutrition, applied nutrition, research methods, food science and microbiology, sports nutrition, public health nutrition, and clinical nutrition.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the UK Association for Nutrition (AfN), providing graduates with direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).Future Careers: Graduates from this course go on to a range of careers in the health sector, food and drink industries, and public health departments. Potential roles include Nutritionist, Food Standards Officer and Health Promotion Specialist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.