BSc Nutrition and Health

The Nutrition and Health undergraduate course at the University of Roehampton is designed to provide students with a full understanding of the role nutrition plays in health and disease prevention. This course will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to tackle challenges that impact public health internationally and engage in evidence-based practice.Course Content: The course includes a rigorous curriculum integrating biological sciences, nutritional sciences, and public health to provide a well-rounded understanding of the subject. It involves a blend of core and optional modules that offer students the flexibility to tailor their learning to their interests. A final year research project gives students the ability to develop skills important in both research and industry.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Human Nutrition & Health, Human Metabolism, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, and Nutritional Epidemiology. Optional modules span areas such as Sports & Exercise Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Global Food Security, and Nutrition Communication & Behaviour Change.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the UK Association for Nutrition (AfN) which gives graduates direct entry onto the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN), enhancing their employability potential.Future Careers: With the knowledge and skills gained from this course, graduates can pursue careers in various fields. These include food industries, health promotion or health-related government departments, charities, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working on food security and community development. Further study options include Master's level study in areas related to nutrition and health.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.