Nutrition

Explore the science of nutrition and disease prevention with our applied nutrition course

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.

Trailblazers in nutrition education

We offer the first undergraduate degree to offer genetic-focused modules. This reflects current trends within industry and, therefore, boosts your employability.

Expert support and teaching

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.

Outstanding facilities

With our nutrition programme, you will access:

- our outstanding Nutrition Suite

- BASES-accredited Exercise Physiology Laboratories.

Work placements: build professional experience

You can undertake work experience to apply your learning to fields such as:

- community and public health

- health education

- the food industry.

Past students have worked with:

- Action on Sugar

- The Food Standards Agency

- School Food Matters.