Nutrition (with Placement Year)

About this programme

Deepen your understanding of human health and improve quality of life with our BSc Nutrition course. You will learn how the body uses nutrients, the impact of diet, and the development of disease. Our Nutrition degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by the Hong Kong Nutritionists Society (HKNS) . This means you’ll be eligible to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist with both bodies. We offer the first undergraduate degree to offer genetic-focused modules. This reflects current trends within industry and, therefore, boosts your employability. On our Nutrition programme, you will learn from a team of dedicated lecturers with diverse industry experience. Our student, Hailey, explains how the “small lecture sizes and helpful staff members” supported her personal and professional growth. A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme. Applying to university can be daunting, and you may have questions about applying, student life, or your course. With our BSc Nutrition course, you will gain crucial transferrable skills, such as communication, leadership, and adaptability.