Nutrition, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

BSc (Hons) Nutrition applies a scientific approach to nutrition and food science, addressing diet-related disease and sedentary lifestyles. It is taught through block learning with a final-year project on a topic of choice, links with local health groups and sports clubs, and options for study abroad and a placement year.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Core Concepts in Human Nutrition, Principles of Cell Biology and Human Physiology, Principles of Food Science and Dietary Health, Nutritional Needs Across the Lifespan, Food Science and Nutrition in Practice, Clinical Biochemistry and Preventative Nutrition and Functional Foods and Sustainable Nutrition.

Career pathways

Graduates work as nutritionists, public health nutritionists, lab technicians, science teachers, dietetics professionals and in food product development. The degree meets the academic requirements for the MSc (Pre-Reg) Dietetics, and graduates can take MSc programmes such as Dietetics and Sport and Exercise Science.

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