Human Nutrition is one of the most important determinants of individual and public health. It is a rapidly evolving science that requires skilled personnel to progress our knowledge of why and how nutrition can influence health. The BSc Human Nutrition programme is aimed at students who wish to obtain an education in nutrition science and the role of nutrition in human health. This accredited programme provides students with the core knowledge and skills to understand detailed nutrient metabolism and how this influences health and disease. In addition, it draws on key facets of public health nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition communication to enable students to devise dietary advice based on current scientific evidence and to communicate nutrition science to different audiences both in written language and verbally. We value our students as active, motivated, autonomous learners and to think critically in terms of nutrition and its translation in health and disease. We aim to provide learning environments that will integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities so as to develop leadership, critical and reflective practice, effective communication and inquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments and methods ensures that students have a stimulating learning experience. As a result, a multifaceted learning approach is employed incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods, such as case studies, group work, project work and professional work placements. Throughout all levels, we draw heavily on research-teaching linkages, giving students access to cutting edge knowledge. 

• Analyse nutrition related topics, synthesize and critically assess the scientific evidence and draw concrete conclusions.
• Communicate nutrition science to different audiences in written language and verbally.
• Communicate, devise and design dietary advice based on current scientific evidence
• Contribute to food related policy in different sectors and in society.
• Critique core and advanced concepts in human nutrition
• Critique detailed nutrient metabolism and translate to health and disease
• Critique the role of nutrition in human health
• Demonstrate an ability to be independent, self-directed learners
• Develop research skills in nutrition and disseminate outcomes effectively
• Recognise and value the role of a nutritionist in different sectors and in society.
• Use critical and creative thinking to motivate themselves and others and to progress understanding in nutrition