Nutrition and Health

Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to tackle topical issues and prevent disease through nutrition.

Skills

Make a difference to human lives with a degree in nutrition and health. 

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the health sector. 

You’ll gain a strong foundation in the science behind good nutrition, disease, treatment, and prevention. 

Transferable Skills

Along with practical laboratory skills (analytical and qualitative), you’ll develop the attributes you need to succeed in the workplace, including:

• Written and spoken communication
• Problem-solving 
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail.

You’ll also gain an understanding of the ethics and best practice involved in working with clients.

Your employability is our priority from day one. An optional paid work placement gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience, or study abroad between Years 2 and 3.

When you graduate, you'll have the chance to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and help others lead healthy lives. 

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities.

Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and practicals as you work through progressive modules, including:

• Nutrition of Population Groups: Investigate how various life stages influence nutritional needs.
• Food Science: Gain practical insight into the science behind food production, quality and safety.
• Psychology and Sociology: Learn about psychology’s role in eating behaviours
• Advances in Nutrition and Health: Delve into recent breakthroughs in nutrition, including the impact of ‘omics’ technology, gene-diet interactions, and the significance of diverse nutrients.

Assessment

Push yourself further with real-world assignments.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste of professional practices. These include:

• online tests
• written examinations
• laboratory reports
• presentations
• essays
• portfolios
• practical assessments
• research and data collection projects.

You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of nutrition and health, ready to take the next step.

Career

Shape the future of public health.

Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within nutrition and health, such as:

• Clinical Nutrition/Dietitian
• Sports and Exercise Nutrition
• Eating Disorder Specialists
• Food Policy and Advocacy

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.