BSc Nutrition with Professional Training

At Reading, learning goes far beyond the classroom. The BSc Nutrition with Professional Training program combines rigorous academic study with hands-on experience, helping you develop practical skills and real-world expertise. A highlight of this degree is the year-long professional placement, giving you the chance to work in healthcare, food companies, or public health organizations and apply your knowledge in real settings.

Here’s how you’ll gain practical experience throughout the program:

• Professional Placement Year – a full year working in the nutrition field to develop industry skills and build professional connections.

• Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition – access to a dedicated research unit for hands-on experience in human nutrition studies.

• Flavour Centre & Sensory Science Centre – explore taste, aroma, and consumer preferences through state-of-the-art sensory research facilities.

• Food Processing Centre & Pilot Plant – learn about food manufacturing, quality control, and small-scale product development.

• Flow Cytometry Suite – gain experience in cell analysis and laboratory techniques relevant to nutrition research.

• Group Projects & Research – collaborate on projects, apply research methods, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Library & Digital Resources – extensive support for research, coursework, and staying up-to-date with current nutrition science.

These opportunities ensure you graduate not just with knowledge, but with the practical skills and confidence to step straight into a career in nutrition.

Graduating with a BSc Nutrition from Reading opens doors to a wide range of exciting careers in nutrition, food science, and public health. You could work as a Nutritionist helping people improve their health, a Food Scientist developing safer and tastier products, a Public Health Advisor designing community nutrition programs, or a Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensuring food safety and compliance. With the skills and experience gained here, you’ll be ready to make a real impact in the field.

Here’s how the university supports your career journey:

• Dedicated Placement Coordinator: Helps you find meaningful work placements that enhance your employability.

• Career Development Workshops: Provides guidance on CVs, interviews, and job hunting strategies.

• Networking Events: Connect with industry professionals and potential employers to build your professional network.

Employment Highlights:

• 94% Employment Rate: Of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months.

• £36,500 Average Salary: Alumni earn this on average five years post-graduation.

University–Industry Partnerships:

• Work with top employers like Bakkavor, Lidl, Mondelez, Mars, and the NHS.

• Opportunities for global exposure through international collaborations, such as with Henan University of Technology.

Accreditation and Professional Value:

• Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), helping you become an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and eventually a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).

• Supports eligibility for Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) membership, giving you professional recognition.

Graduation Outcomes:

• Graduates pursue careers in nutrition, food science, public health, research, and education.

• Many continue their studies through MSc or PhD programs in related areas.

Further Academic Progression:
After your BSc, you could deepen your expertise with an MSc in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition or engage in advanced research through a PhD in Nutritional Sciences.