Nutrition with Professional Training

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years MedicineFood science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Learn about the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level, with our BSc Nutrition with Professional Training 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 with Professional Training course offers the opportunity to undertake a professional placement before your final year of study. The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences has well-established links with high profile placement providers, ranging from household names to suppliers of branded and own-label goods.

    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-with-professional-training

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2229 Therapy professionals
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2259 Other health professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000