Nutrition with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

**Reasons to choose Kingston**<br/>- This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). This means you can apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). Your learning will be supported by co-curricular activities, highly valued by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Our Nutrition courses scored 100% in the positivity measures for 15 out of 27 questions in the 2023 NSS survey (top NSS score in London and nationally).<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll benefit from being part of a friendly inclusive group, staff expertise in teaching, research, and professional practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>Nutrition is a fascinating and ever-changing field that is essential to our health and well-being. In this degree, you will learn about the science of food and nutrition, how diet impacts our health, how to put together healthy eating plans, and the challenges facing our planet including food security and sustainability. You will also have the opportunity to take a years industrial placement or go on an international exchange.<br/><br/>Nutrition is a growing field with increasing demand for professionals. It is a rewarding career where you can impact peoples lives. In addition to subject knowledge, you will also develop a set of Future Skills Graduate Attributes that will help you succeed in a changing and rapidly evolving world of work. These include problem solving and analytical skills, communication and digital skills, adaptability and resilience, creativity and initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to build relationships.<br/><br/>Nutrition degrees are versatile, giving you the chance to work in different areas plus the chance to specialise further by taking additional postgraduate study. If you are passionate about nutrition and want to make a difference in the world, this degree is for you.<br/><br/>The Nutrition and Dietetics subject area at Kingston University has the top NSS score in London and nationally for 15 out of 27 NSS 2023 questions, scoring 100% in the positivity measure for all 15 questions. This is the highest number of questions to achieve 100% in the positivity measure across all providers in the Nutrition and Dietetics subject area (there are 42 providers with NSS data for 2023).<br/><br/>**Future Skills** <br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. <br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. <br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it. <br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>Nutrition is a growing field with roles in industry and the public sector – public health, NHS, clinical research, food legislation and product development.<br/><br/>We’re currently refreshing this course and its modules, building on its existing strengths. Please check our website for more information.

Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.<br/><br/>Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.<br/><br/>Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You can hone your trading skills at the Bloomberg Trading Room or create your masterpiece in the modern art facilities. Whatever your chosen course, you'll be supported with modern facilities and passionate lecturers.<br/><br/>You can also get involved in over 100 sports clubs and societies and even start their own society. You can also learn a new language through the Kingston Language Scheme - there are ten languages on offer!