Nutrition and Food Safety
We are home to some of the world’s leading researchers in the field of nutrition and food safety which means our courses benefit from the expertise of the industry leaders.
Nutrition and food safety graduates are increasingly recognised as a vital part of public and individual health, using their skills to help companies, people and communities make the right dietary choices.
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Our Nutrition and Dietetics courses are 4th for learning opportunities in the UK in the National Student Survey (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide).
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Our state-of-the-art laboratories house a wide variety of equipment including specialist nutrition and food chemistry equipment to aid teaching and research.
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Our courses are accredited by the relevant professional bodies.
What can I do with a nutrition degree?
Our courses draw upon a broad base of knowledge and skills across the scientific disciplines of nutrition, exercise and health within the University. Graduates go on to work with organisations such as local councils, the food industry, regional charities, professional sports clubs and the NHS.
Future careers for those studying nutrition and food safety:
- Nutritionist
- Animal nutritionist
- Food technologist
- Naturopath
- Nutritional therapist
- Community education officer
- Health improvement practitioner
- Medical sales representative
- International aid/development worker
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