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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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Nutrition BSc (Hons)

University of Alberta Canada

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

Hartpury University United Kingdom

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Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Natural Health (Nutrition) UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor Degree

The University of Sydney Australia

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Nutrition and food Science BSc

University of Ghana Ghana

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Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine BSc (Hons)

University of Salford United Kingdom

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BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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Human Nutrition and Dietetics BA (Hons)

Trinity College Dublin Ireland

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Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics​​​​​​​ BSc

University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates (the)

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Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)

Abertay University United Kingdom

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Psychology - Health and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

London South Bank University (LSBU) United Kingdom

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