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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Nutrition is a fast-moving discipline that focuses on understanding the role of foods, nutrients and the overall "diet" in maintaining health and preventing disease. Nutritionists play an important role in providing and implementing evidence-based nutritional guidelines and dietary recommendations meaning the scope of career options for Registered Nutritionists is wide-ranging.On this course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of human nutrition and nutrition science, exploring the science underpinning the relationships between diet and health. You'll cover the nutritional content in food, the role of food choices and the food environment that shapes dietary behaviours whilst studying the most up-to-date nutrition and dietary recommendations and defining what’s considered "healthy" and for who.You'll also learn about the scientific, social, behavioural and ethical considerations that inform current public health advice and the nutrition profession, all within the context of current issues such as the global obesity problem, personalised nutrition, plant-based diets and sustainability.Throughout the course, you’ll learn a combination of core nutrition topics, alongside a range of optional and skills development modules to give you the technical skills, specialist knowledge and professional experience you’ll need to pursue a career in nutrition.Being accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course gives you the platform to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist – a status many employers in industry require and prioritise now, enhancing your chances of securing the career you want.


Why study at Leeds:

- This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition and the Institute of Food Science and Technology.- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds feeds into your course and shapes your learning with the latest thinking in areas of nutrition and public health, including nutrient delivery, metabolism and nutritional epidemiology.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of food science and nutritional disciplines.- Take the opportunity to work alongside our academics and get involved in real-life research happening in the School.- Access excellent specialist facilities including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — UK and multinational companies such as Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Nestlé.- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.- At the end of your second year, there is the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MSci, BSc) course.- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our Food Science society, where you can widen your interest in food studies and get to know people on your course outside of lectures through trips and socials such as a Summer BBQ.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 30,750per year

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A level : AAB

AAB including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics).Where an A-Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds is continually investing in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 37 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    155 74%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    16th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.82 76%

    30th

    25

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