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Studying nutrition abroad

Discover how food shapes health and society with a degree in nutrition - perfect for international students passionate about science, global well-being and making a positive impact on eating habits worldwide.

Nutrition studies, sometimes also titled food and nutrition or nutrition science, is a scientific area of study that looks at nutrients, and the effects of those nutrients.

As a nutrition scientist, you will gain a scientific understanding of different nutrients can do, which foods they can be found in, and how much of each nutrient humans should be consuming.

You might also gain an insight into the current state of food and culture around the world, and how society is affecting the nutritional choices people are making every day.

While studying a Nutrition degree, you will cover a variety of topics around the subject area. Some examples you could study are:

  • Cell Biology
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Analysis and Quality Control
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

During a masters in Nutrition, you will be able to build on your knowledge and skills gained at undergraduate level. Modules you might study include:

  • Food Security
  • Sports and Exercise Nutrition
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Food Technology and Safety
  • New Product Development in Nutrition Science

All nutrition courses

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Sport and Exercise Nutrition (wFY) BSc (Hons), Foundation

Hartpury University United Kingdom

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Nutrition BSc (Hons)

University of Alberta Canada

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Health Sciences - Nutrition and Health Master Degree

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherlands

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Natural Health (Nutrition) UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma

St. Clair College Canada

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Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science FD

Solent University United Kingdom

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Nutrition BSc

King's College London United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Human Nutrition BA

Victoria University Australia

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Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Postgraduate research opportunities in Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition MPhil, PhD

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Dietetics and Nutrition (4 years) BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons)

University of Roehampton United Kingdom

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Nutrition and Behaviour MSc

Bournemouth University (BU) United Kingdom

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Nutritional Sciences BSc (Hons)

University College Cork (UCC) Ireland

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Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University United Kingdom

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