3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
If you’re passionate about both nutrition and education, this combined honours degree is the perfect fit. The BSc (Hons) Food & Nutritional Sciences and Education equips you with the scientific understanding of food and nutrition while developing the practical skills to teach and promote healthy eating habits in schools, communities, and other educational settings.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1: Foundations in Food, Nutrition, and Education
Your first year lays the groundwork in both nutritional science and educational principles. You’ll explore modules like Food and Nutritional Sciences, Principles of Human Nutrition, and Educational Foundations, giving you a strong understanding of how diet affects health and how learning takes place — essential for applying this knowledge in real educational settings.
Year 2: Integrating Nutrition with Educational Practice
In your second year, you start putting theory into action. Modules such as Nutritional Assessment, Educational Psychology, and Curriculum Design and Implementation let you evaluate nutritional needs, understand how people learn, and develop educational programs that promote healthy lifestyles.
Year 3: Specialization and Independent Research
Your final year allows you to specialise and take charge of your learning. You’ll study Advanced Nutritional Sciences and Educational Leadership and Management, and complete a Dissertation that combines your interests in nutrition and education, giving you the opportunity to contribute original insights to the field.
Focus Areas: Food product development, health and well-being, sustainability, educational psychology, curriculum design, educational leadership
Learning Outcomes: Assess nutritional needs, design and deliver nutrition education programs, understand learning psychology, and lead initiatives in educational settings
Professional Alignment (Accreditation): Prepares you for careers in education, public health nutrition, and related sectors, aligning with professional standards in both nutrition and education
Reputation (Employability Rankings): Liverpool Hope University is renowned for student support and career readiness, helping graduates succeed in nutrition, health, and education roles
At Liverpool Hope University, learning is as much about doing as it is about studying. The BSc (Hons) Food & Nutritional Sciences and Education program offers plenty of hands-on experiences, from laboratories to real-world projects, so you can apply what you learn in practical, meaningful ways. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to work in educational settings, community health, and nutrition-focused roles.
Here’s how you’ll get practical experience:
Health Sciences Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs let you explore food science and nutrition through experiments, product development, and sensory evaluation.
Food Product Development & Evaluation: Learn to develop, test, and improve food products, focusing on health, sustainability, and real-world applications.
Collaborative Projects: Work in interdisciplinary teams to solve practical problems, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Field-Based Learning: Participate in community projects and placements to apply your knowledge in schools, health programs, and educational settings.
Research Opportunities: Contribute to ongoing research in food, nutrition, and education, helping advance knowledge in the field.
Professional Development Workshops: Build skills in communication, leadership, and educational practice through seminars and hands-on sessions.
These experiences ensure you’re not just learning the theory but are ready to step confidently into your future career.
Graduates from this program leave Liverpool Hope University ready to make a real difference in both education and nutrition. You’ll be prepared for a variety of roles that combine your scientific knowledge with teaching and community engagement, such as Nutrition Educator, Public Health Nutritionist, Food Policy Analyst, Educational Consultant, Health Promotion Officer, or Wellness Coordinator.
The university provides strong support to help you get started in your career:
Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you have several pathways to deepen your expertise and expand your career opportunities:
These options give you the chance to specialize, gain higher qualifications, and take your career in nutrition and education to the next level.



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