Human Nutrition with Foundation (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

On  Human Nutrition with Foundation (Honours)  degree offered at the University of Westminster , you'll examine how nutrients and eating patterns impact health and well-being, and the role of diet in both health and disease.

Public and media interest in what we eat has never been greater. Emerging as one of the most popular sciences, Human Nutrition integrates knowledge from diverse areas of science to present a unified view of this dynamic discipline and its applications. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Graduate employers and job roles

• This course will give you the skills and knowledge to establish yourself in a range of careers related to human nutrition, including research, education and policy development.

For example, nutritionists can find work in:

• Charities involved in heart health, diabetes, and obesity

• Consultancy: practitioner giving nutritional guidance to individuals and/or companies

• Development and international public health

• Industry: food science or product development

• Public health within the NHS

• Sport nutrition, health and fitness industry

• Weight management and healthy living initiatives

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and graduates from this course are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist.