Nutrition with Professional Training BSc (Hons)

Learn about the links between nutrition and health, both on an individual and societal level, with our BSc Nutrition with Professional Training course.<br/>You will:<br/>- learn how diet can influence health and the likelihood of developing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and dementia<br/><br/><br/>- discover the impact that nutrients have on cells, tissues and organs<br/><br/><br/>- learn how public health advice is underpinned by clinical evidence.<br/><br/><br/>Throughout your degree, you will study an integrated approach to the scientific disciplines related to nutrition and health. You will also:<br/>- undertake research into the science of diet and health<br/><br/><br/>- develop your ability to critically evaluate research into the science of food and health<br/><br/><br/>- learn how scientific knowledge in nutrition, diet and health can be applied to the needs of consumers, industry and food regulators.<br/><br/><br/>Our BSc Nutrition with Professional Training course offers the opportunity to undertake a professional placement before your final year of study. The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences has well-established links with high profile placement providers, ranging from household names to suppliers of branded and own-label goods.<br/><br/>Our BSc Nutrition course has gained accreditation by the Association for Nutrition and Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).<br/>This accreditation will enable you to become an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) after graduation, and a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with approximately three years of professional experience.<br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-nutrition-with-professional-training