BSc Hons Human Nutrition & Health

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Greenwich

Program Overview

If you’ve ever wondered how food really impacts our health and why nutrition plays such a big role in preventing disease, this course is designed for you. The BSc Human Nutrition & Health blends biology, physiology, and biochemistry with applied nutrition and public health, giving you both the science background and the real-world skills to make a difference in people’s lives.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year sets the foundation. You’ll explore the science behind nutrition through modules like Introduction to Biochemistry, Biology & Physiology, Chemistry for Life Science, and Basic Principles of Nutrition. This year gives you the core knowledge of how the body works and how food interacts with it.

Year 2

In your second year, you’ll start applying that science to human health. Modules such as Physiological Systems and Regulation, Metabolism & Disease, Microbiology and the Environment, and Cell Biology & Immunity help you link nutrition to real health outcomes. You’ll also build confidence in the lab and learn how to analyse and present scientific data.

Year 3 (and optional Sandwich Year)

Your final year is about specialising and preparing for your career. You’ll study Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, and advanced modules in human nutrition applications. If you choose the sandwich option, you can spend a year in industry or a healthcare setting—turning your knowledge into hands-on experience that employers value.

Focus areas: Nutrition science; Clinical & public health nutrition; Metabolism and disease; Microbiology & immunity; Physiology and biochemistry; Optional placement experience.

Learning outcomes: Graduates leave with a deep understanding of how diet influences human health, the ability to apply scientific methods to nutrition issues, strong communication skills for health education, and practical research and data analysis experience.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), meaning you can graduate as a registered associate nutritionist—a big advantage for your career.

Reputation (employability rankings): Taught by active researchers in areas like obesity, gut microbiome, and child nutrition. The University of Greenwich holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), showing its strength in teaching quality, student outcomes, and graduate success.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Studying nutrition at Greenwich is all about applying knowledge, not just memorising it. You’ll spend plenty of time in labs, workshops, and real-world settings where you test theories, build practical skills, and see how nutrition impacts everyday health. With smaller class sizes in specialist modules, you’ll also benefit from closer guidance from your lecturers as you develop your expertise.

Here’s how you’ll gain experience beyond the classroom:

Hands-on lab work – explore biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, and metabolism through practical experiments in well-equipped labs.
Smaller, focused classes – as you move into specialist nutrition modules, groups shrink to around 20–40 students, giving you more interaction and tailored feedback.
Placement opportunities – gain valuable work experience through summer placements (6 weeks–3 months) or an optional sandwich year (9–12 months) with organisations like the NHS, research labs, and private companies.
Field trips & applied workshops – see how nutrition links to public health and community wellbeing through on-site visits and interactive workshops.
Support for success – from a personal tutor to skills support in writing, research, and employability, plus access to expert employer partnerships that help you prepare for internships and future roles.

Progression & Future Opportunities

When you finish this degree, you’ll be ready for careers where nutrition and health really make a difference. Our graduates often step into roles such as Nutritionist, Public Health Advisor, Food Industry Analyst, or Health Educator. You won’t just have theory – you’ll have hands-on lab experience, research practice, and the professional recognition that employers are looking for.

Here’s what will support you along the way:

Career services that work for you – You’ll have access to an Employer Partnerships Manager and the university’s career team, who help you connect with placements, build your CV, and prepare for interviews.
Professional recognition – The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), meaning it meets the standards needed to work toward becoming a registered nutritionist.
Strong career outcomes – Nutrition graduates typically earn around £26,000 within 15 months of finishing their studies, moving into roles in healthcare, public health, the food industry, sport and exercise nutrition, and NGOs.
Graduate destinations – Many go into the NHS, public health organisations, research institutes, charities, and education roles, or take on internships and placements during their degree that lead directly to employment.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to keep going after your undergraduate degree, you’ll have plenty of options. Many students continue to a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Food Science, while others move into research degrees (MPhil or PhD). This gives you the chance to specialise, contribute to new discoveries, and open doors to senior professional or academic careers.