Study food science: dietetics and nutrition

Healthy eating and lifestyles have a growing importance in our lives – learn about the scientific links between diet and nutrition on human health
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Top 3 for food science

We're proud to rank 3rd in the country for food science subjects in the 2022 Complete University Guide. 
Our suite of programmes covers the skills needed for careers as nutritionists, dietitians, and specialists in food science. These roles play a vital part supporting the NHS and healthcare sector, fitness, sport and wellbeing services that help us to lead healthier lives.
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Health students may be eligible to receive an additional £5000 each year

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students. It is supplementary financial support to the mainstream student loans system and is intended to support students whilst they train and gain professional registration. The training grant is for £5,000. 
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Careers: working in NHS nutrition
Rosanna Strickland Dietetics student
What can you do with a dietetics degree?
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What can you do with a nutrition degree?

Why study dietetics?

  • 8Cutting-edge nutrition research

  • 8Inter-professional learning throughout the programme

  • 8Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) programme in place

  • 8Practice placements in each year

  • 8Innovative in-house nutrition clinics

  • 8Health students to receive annual £5,000 payment

  • 8Accredited by the British Dietetic Association

  • 8Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council

  • 8Integrated masters available

Why study nutrition?

  • 8Study full-time or part-time

  • 8Only programme of this type in the South West region

  • 8Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN)

  • 8Graduates can register as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr)

  • 8Engage with local AfN registrants

  • 8Scholarships available to international students

  • 8Delivered by professional experts

  • 8Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background

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