You're introduced to the underlying sciences of food human nutrition. You study modules in nutrition, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and physiology.

You will also be introduced to agri-food systems, covering issues arising through the food chain from production to consumption, as well as the nature and properties of different foods and nutrients.

You continue to develop your core knowledge of human nutrition and associated topics. You'll explore nutritional assessment and the importance of good nutrition at each life stage. You'll also investigate food science and food product development, and study the latest research developments in sports and exercise nutrition.

In the module Communication and Behaviour Change, you are introduced to some of the ways in which communication may be used to support positive changes in people’s behaviour.

You spend this year on a work placement in the UK or abroad.

In the final year, you will study areas such as nutrition and its relation to health and disease, metabolic and personalised nutrition and the scientific basis for setting nutrient requirements in people.

You will develop your practical skills and your ability to plan and organise by carrying out a research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff.