Nutrition

Learn about the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level, with our BSc Nutrition course.
You will:
- learn how diet can influence health and the likelihood of developing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia

- discover the impact that nutrients have on cells, tissues and organs

- learn how public health advice is underpinned by clinical evidence.

Throughout your degree, you will study an integrated approach to the scientific disciplines related to nutrition and health. You will also:
- undertake research into the science of diet and health

- develop your ability to critically evaluate research into the science of food and health

- learn how scientific knowledge in nutrition, diet and health can be applied to the needs of consumers, industry and food regulators.

Our BSc Nutrition course has gained accreditation by the Association for Nutrition and Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
This accreditation will enable you to become an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) after graduation, and a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with approximately three years of professional experience.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-nutrition