BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health at University of Suffolk

Nutrition is recognised as a cornerstone in the maintenance of health, wellbeing, and longevity with the power to reduce the economic and social burden on health systems. The BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health degree program will take you on an exciting journey to become a competent nutritionist.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society  |  Duration: Three years full-time, five years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Food Quality and Production (Mandatory), Biochemistry and Biomolecules (Mandatory), Human Anatomy and Physiology (Mandatory), Scientific Skills (Mandatory), Research Skills for Nutrition (Mandatory). Year 2: Applied Nutrition and Metabolism (Mandatory), Health Promotion (Mandatory), Obesity and Energy Homeostasis (Mandatory), Healthy Cooking: Science to Practice (Mandatory), Biology of Disease (Mandatory). Year 3: Gut Health and Beyond (Mandatory), Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (Mandatory), Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (Mandatory), Dissertation (Mandatory), Advanced Nutritional Research (Mandatory).

Career pathways

The programme recognises the importance of equipping you with appropriate knowledge and expertise that can readily be employed within the workplace or in post-graduate study. Additionally, the course prepares students for higher level study such as a PGCE (e.g. science teacher training), Master’s degree or PhD.

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