What will I learn?
Nutrition is a fast-moving discipline that focuses on understanding the role of foods, nutrients and the overall diet in maintaining health and preventing disease. Nutritionists play an important role in providing and implementing evidence-based nutritional guidelines and dietary recommendations meaning the scope of career options for Registered Nutritionists is wide-ranging.On this integrated Masters nutrition degree (MSci, BSc), you’ll gain a solid understanding of human nutrition and nutrition science, exploring the science underpinning the relationships between diet and health. You'll cover the nutritional content in food, the role of individual factors and the food environment in shaping food choice and dietary behaviours whilst studying the most up-to-date nutrition and dietary recommendations and defining what’s considered 'healthy' and for who.You'll also learn about the scientific, social, behavioural and ethical considerations that inform current public health nutrition advice and the nutrition profession, all within the context of current issues such as the global obesity problem, personalised nutrition, plant-based diets and sustainability.Throughout the course, you’ll learn a combination of core nutrition topics, alongside gaining knowledge in other specialised areas within the wider food and nutritional field like food systems, sustainable food consumption, enterprise and leadership. These, along with the skills development modules, will give you the technical skills and professional experience you’ll need to pursue a career in nutrition.Being accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course gives you the platform to become an Associate Registered Nutritionist – a status many employers in industry require and prioritise now, enhancing your chances of securing the career you want.**Why study at Leeds:**- This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition and the Institute of Food Science and Technology.- Our globally-renowned research feeds into your course and shapes your learning with the latest thinking in areas of nutrition and public health, including nutrient delivery, metabolism and nutritional epidemiology.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of food science and nutrition disciplines.- Take the opportunity to work alongside our academics and get involved in real-life research happening in the School.- Access excellent specialist facilities including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at - and build professional relationships with - UK and multinational companies such as Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Nestle.- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our Food Science society, where you can widen your interest in food studies and get to know people on your course outside of lectures through trips and socials such as a Summer BBQ.
Which department am I in?
School of Food Science and Nutrition
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: AAA including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics).Where an A-Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.GCSE: C (4) in English, or an equivalent English language qualification, and C (4) in Mathematics. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): We recognise the value of this qualification and the effort and skills required to undertake it, where an applicant is taking the EPQ this may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. The EPQ taken with A-Levels, for example, could be AAB with an A in the EPQ.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in an acceptable science related programme with 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 are graded Distinction and the remainder graded Merit. BTEC D*D*D in a relevant Science subject. We do not accept Health and Social Care, Animal Management or Sports and Exercise Science. We will accept a combination of BTECs and A-Levels. Cambridge Pre-U D2 M1 M1 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics). International Baccalaureate 17 points at higher level, with 5 each in two science subjects at Higher Level including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) AAAAAA or H2H2H2H2H2H2 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics). Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AAAAA including 2 sciences at Advanced Higher, at least one of which must be Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics. T-Levels T Level Technical Qualification with Food Sciences Occupational Specialism overall grade Distinction.
