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**Course overview**This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learningMore people are getting diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes which are influenced by the foods they eat. Learn how to fight against unhealthy food choices and sedentary lifestyles using a scientific approach to nutrition and food science. Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition cause illnesses that have a big impact on both individuals and society. Recent health policies have focused on how important nutrition is for staying healthy as we get older, while also reducing sickness to protect the NHS.Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree is ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference and is interested in the science of food, nutrition, and health. You can choose to focus on either nutrition and health or food science, In your last year, you'll do a project on a topic of your choice.We work closely with local health groups and sports clubs, so you'll have the chance to learn in real situations that relate to your studies. You can study lots of different topics, so you can match your studies to your job goals.Our course is enriched by the knowledge and experience of industry leaders in nutrition. Our on-site laboratories are also well equipped to help you learn the skills you need as a nutritionist, as well as the basic science of food testing.**Why study with us**- Learn from qualified nutritionists, exercise experts and industry professionals.- Access experiential learning opportunities with local health organisations and sports clubs, setting you up for success in your career.- Our teaching includes hands-on experience with real-life examples, local projects and our special Eat-2-Win clinic and Wellness Centre.**What you'll do**- Our course bridges the gap between healthcare and the food industry. You'll learn about chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and metabolic diseases, and how to design effective nutrition plans to address them.- You'll have opportunities for work experience, to support real-world research, and studying abroad. We're connected with universities in the United States, Canada, and China.- During your Nutrition degree, you'll have access to various facilities, including our physiology laboratory and specialised equipment for nutrition and food chemistry.**Future Careers**Completing this Nutrition degree will put you in high demand because you'll have all the skills you need to create nutrition plans that prevent and reduce disease. This area has become more important lately, making these skills even more valuable.A lot of our graduates work as nutritionists. Other graduates work in various roles, such as public health nutritionists, lab technicians, science teachers, dietetics professionals, and developing new products in the food industry.You can also enrol in masters programmes like MSc Dietetics, MSc Applied Food Safety & Innovation and MSc Sport and Exercise Science.If you want to become a Dietitian after graduating, our BSc Nutrition programme meets the academic requirements for our MSc (Pre-Reg) Dietetics degree. You need to achieve at least a 2:2 or above and meet other requirements like a background check and health assessments. You can find more details on our MSc (pre-reg) Dietetics programme page.
