BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at University of Westminster

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition examines how nutrients and eating patterns affect health and well-being and the role of diet in health and disease, integrating several areas of science. Teaching uses well-equipped bioscience labs, including facilities for nutritional analysis, whole-body metabolism and body composition. The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), and graduates may join the Register as Associate Nutritionists.

Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Metabolism of Nutrition and Exercise, Principles of Human Nutrition, Professional Development in Science and Psychology and Sociology of Health and Well-being. Later modules include Applied Nutrition, Diet in Health and Disease, Exercise Physiology in Action, Metabolic Biochemistry and Research Methods, with specialisms in Global Public Health Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

Career pathways

The accredited course supports a career in the nutrition profession; graduates are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist provided a pass mark is achieved in all professional core modules.

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