Intro

Every country in the world is struggling with a nutrition problem of some kind whether from malnutrition, obesity or a combination of these factors.

As a topic, our food is rarely out of the media and we are constantly being encouraged to think more about diet and its impact on our health and the wider environment. Our accredited Nutrition degree will help you become part of the solution to these issues.

Your studies will centre on the application of current knowledge about human nutrition. You will explore nutrition, physiology and exercise alongside public health, food consumer behaviour and aspects of food-related diseases. Option modules enable you to tailor your learning.

Our course also offers the opportunity to choose a specialist pathway and graduate with:

  • Nutrition with Public Health BSc(Hons)
  • Nutrition with Sport and Exercise BSc(Hons)

Field trips, visiting industry speakers and placements help you to put your learning into action.

Key facts

Location Eastbourne

UCAS code B400

Full-time 3 years

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition

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Course content

Course structure 

You will learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities, ensuring that your study is varied and stimulating. Two placements enable you to gain hands-on experience to help you prepare for career success, and you’ll learn from experts through guest lectures and field trips.

You'll be based on our Eastbourne campus however some modules may be taught in Brighton on the Falmer campus. Our campuses are well-served by public transport with discounted student fares.

Years 1 and 2 consist of core modules and in your final year you choose option modules.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, we will inform you of any improvements or innovations to the curriculum through Student View.

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Specialist routes

Nutrition is a broad subject but our course will let you try out all of these areas.

Midway through your second year you can choose to follow one of  our specialist pathways:

  • Nutrition with Public Health BSc(Hons)
  • Nutrition with Sport and Exercise BSc(Hons)

Or you can continue on the single honours award - all three awards are accredited by the Association for Nutrition. 

Public health pathway
On the public health pathway you’ll develop a comprehensive knowledge and systematic understanding of public health principles and policies. You’ll also gain understanding of the concepts in the planning and analysis of research, and the basis of analysis commonly used in health and social care research. 

Sport and exercise pathway
This pathway will enable you to develop vocationally relevant expertise in nutrition relating to sport and exercise science. You’ll gain a broad knowledge of the key academic areas of biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

Year 1

The first year focuses on the basics of human nutrition including the agri-­food sector, consumer behaviour, physiology and exercise.

You will be familiarised in key concepts of public health and nutrition while being introduced to the most commonly used research and nutritional project frameworks.

Modules

  • Introduction to Key Concepts in Health and Public Health

    This module will introduce you to public health and primary care and will form a foundation for many of the modules in year one and years two and three. The module will enable you to familiarise yourself with desk top and field work exploration of the factors that determine health, provision and access to health care, other public services and public and commercial amenities.

  • Introduction to Public Health Research and Project Methods

    This module will introduce you to two key aspects of public health practice, the design and management of projects; and the nature generating evidence through research, audit and evaluation.

  • Physiology for Sport and Exercise

    This module will introduce fundamental principles and systems of physiology with regard to maturation, gender and health state. You will learn how these are researched in the laboratory and field in relation to exercise, sport and health, and will develop practical laboratory techniques to collect, interpret and disseminate physiological data.

  • Introduction to Human Nutrition

    This module will enable you to develop your understanding of human nutrition, dietary nutrients, the concept of a balanced diet and changing nutritional requirements across the lifespan. You will also consider the impact of social and psychological factors that impact food choice and patterns of consumption.

  • Exploring the Agri-food Sector

    This module will introduce you to the activities undertaken in the agri-food sector, with an overview of  the key stakeholders and stages within the food, production, processing, supply and consumption processes. You will also explore the role of economics, technology, transport and food waste as they have increasing significance on the future stability of the agri-food sector and the wider food economy.

  • Food Consumer Behaviour

    This module introduces you to the more widely accepted sub-disciplines associated with food consumer behaviour. You'll explore conceptual models, map typologies and consumer activities, and develop an appreciation of the factors that influence consumer food choice and purchasing behaviours.

Students in the nutrition suite

Year 2

In the first half of your second year you will explore food policy, enabling behaviour change, and nutrition health and disease.

During the second half of the year you can choose to focus on public health or sport and exercise through your module choices, or to carry on with the nutrition only route.

Community Engagement for Public Health is a great opportunity to undertake a placement with a public health or related organisation gaining valuable work experience and exploring the planning and implementation of public health activities.

Modules

Core modules

  • Food Policy
  • Enabling Behavioural Change
  • Nutrition, Health and Disease
  • Community Engagement for Public Health

Nutrition only

  • Data Analysis and Research Methods
  • Nutrition for Physical Activity

Public health

  • Epidemiology and Research Methods
  • Global Perspectives on Public Health

Sport and exercise

  • Data Analysis and Research Methods
  • Nutrition for Physical Activity
Measuring body fat

Final year

In your final year you will continue to develop your areas of interest through option modules and carry out research for your dissertation.

The Nutrition Consultancy module provides you with a second placement opportunity with a commercial organisation.

Core modules 

  • Nutrition Consultancy
  • Nutrition Programme and Project Planning
  • Dissertation or Dissertation for Public Health (if choosing the public health route)

Options*

Nutrition and Public health routes – choose two

  • Food and Society
  • Health Promotion for Public Health Improvement
  • Physiological Aspects of Exercise, Nutrition and Health
  • Food Biochemistry and Functionality

Sport and exercise – choose two

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Physiological Aspects of Exercise, Nutrition and Health 
  • Exercise, Sport and the Brain 
  • Food Biochemistry and Functionality

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Letcure demonstrating in the nutrition mini lab

Facilities

The Eastbourne campus, where the course is based, has a range of specialist facilities to help you make the most of your studies.

Nutrition suite
Our nutrition suite is a modern commercial kitchen which will be used for demonstrations, food preparation and consumer research.

Sport and exercise science labs
Our six laboratories are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). They include a physiology lab, biochemical analysis lab and a biomechanics laboratory.

Find out more about the facilities available to our nutrition students.

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Placements 

In your second and final year, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice during professional work placements. Our employability hub will help you to find a placement that meets your interests and career aspirations. 

In your second year you will spend around 50 hours with a not-for-profit organisation gaining experience of public health practice. The placement will be within a public health or nutrition related organisation, in the not-for-profit sector, such as a local authority, non-governmental organisation, NHS, charity, social enterprise or similar. You’ll develop an understating of planning, implementation and monitoring or evaluation of public health activities. 

In your final year you will spend around 40 hours in the commercial sector. You’ll be challenged to demonstrate your skills as a consultant within a nutritional setting. You will learn about the role of the consultant and the skills necessary to succeed before being placed with a food SME client to either complete a nutrition-focused project, solve a nutrition related problem or exploit a nutrition related opportunity.

Stephanie, final year student, about her placement

Work placements have been crucial for my academic growth and to further develop my understanding of public health-related practices in action.

I am undertaking a placement ​with Veg Power and Edinburgh Community Food where we are teaching children how to grow tomato plants.

This project has been immensely helpful in gaining a better understanding of the stakeholders including ​artwork designers, community groups, nutritionists and influencers and has provided me with valuable networking opportunities.

Stephanie with children on placement

Meet the team

Harvey Ells, course leader

Before joining the university, Harvey worked in a variety of strategic operational roles for UK-based national food retailers. He holds an MA in Learning and Development, an MSc in Food Policy, Certificates in Research Methods and Academic Practice and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Since joining the university Harvey has focused on the development of our food-related course provision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

His personal research interests focus primarily on food street markets where he is working on completing his PhD at the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London. His other interests include: pop-up food formats, food and retail SMEs, food branding, community food projects, sustainable food supply chains and UK based urban agriculture.

Harvey has completed a wide range of consultancy and knowledge transfer activities that have helped to inform and update our taught portfolio. Past projects have included successfully completing 3 'A' Rated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with food SMEs (including Stein's Seafood Restaurant in Padstow), two national research projects on behalf of the Institute of Customer Service and hospitality evaluations for Tourism South East.

More recently he has completed an ESRC funded KTP with St Wilfrid's Hospice Eastbourne, a BBSRC funded project in collaboration with Sussex University on food satiety and TSB funded innovation voucher work with Tablehurst Farm.

He has recently published book chapters on retailing at the Olympics, Retail Knowledge Transfer and Food Tourism Supply Chains. Harvey is currently an External Examiner at the University of Portsmouth and regularly acts as an external expert on course validations.

Key members of the teaching team

Dr Kathy Martyn
Carol Williams
Stephanie Stevens
Dr Ifigenia Giannopoulou
Dr Peter Watt
Dr Louisa Beale
Dr Gary Brickley

Harvey Ells

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How this course is delivered

How will my course be taught?
For the academic year that starts in September 2022 we’re planning for all students to be taught face-to-face on campus, enhanced by some online learning.

Students who started their course with us in 2021 are on campus for some face-to-face learning including tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and studio sessions. They are also taking part in off-campus learning activities such as placements, field trips and study visits. And all of our campus facilities – libraries, learning spaces, restaurants, gyms and more are open.

Like all universities we are following government guidance and we are monitoring the pandemic very closely. Should Public Health advise it we have robust plans in place for additional safety measures to be introduced to enable everyone to continue learning on campus, and, as a last resort, for students to continue their learning remotely.

We will update you regularly on our teaching plans for the next academic year as you progress your application with us.

When does my course start?
The 2022 academic year begins on Monday 26 September 2022. Teaching for most courses starts the following week.

Many education courses, some health science courses including Medicine, and some postgraduate business courses have an earlier start date. Check your offer letter for the start date of your course.

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Careers

AfN Programme Accreditation

Our Nutrition BSc(Hons) course and its two specialist pathways, Nutrition with Public Health BSc(Hons) and Nutrition with Sport and Exercise BSc(Hons), are accredited by the Association for Nutrition.

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) protects and benefits the public by defining and advancing standards of evidence-based practice across the field of nutrition and at all levels within the workforce.

AfN Programme Accreditation is a quality mark awarded to degree programmes which meet the high standards required by the AfN.

Graduates of an AfN Accredited Programmes are eligible to apply via Direct Entry for UKVRN registration as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).

You can find out more about the benefits of studying on an AfN accredited degree on the AfN website.

We were granted AfN Programme Accreditation in December 2020 and will be due for reaccreditation in 2025.

AFN

Prepare for your career 

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

  • Your placements will give you invaluable first-hand knowledge and skills and help you stand out to potential employers.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to shape the degree according to your own interests through option modules or choose one of our specialist routes with public health or sport and exercise.
  • Field trips and visiting industry speakers will give you additional and provide valuable networking opportunities.
  • Gain hands-on experience using our specialist facilities.
  • As a graduate from an AfN Accredited Programmes you'll be eligible to apply via Direct Entry for UKVRN registration as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).
Health students

Placements

Placements will provide you with the opportunity to put your classroom learning and skills into practice and will combine health-practitioner work experience, industry experience and problem-based learning.

We have partnerships with a wide range of organisations and your placement could include working with:

  • food banks, looking at their impact
  • health and sport centres who offer more holistic approaches to lifestyle interventions
  • sports teams seeking specific support on nutritional requirements
  • individual athletes.

Your placement experience will help you to stand out to potential employers and give you a competitive edge in the jobs market.

Public Health students at matching event

Graduate destinations 

Nutrition is a vital part of public and individual health, and as a graduate from this course you will use your skills to help people and communities make the right eating choices. 

Many sectors appoint nutritional advisors in different capacities. The increase in food-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) means these opportunities continue to grow with organisations such as the NHS.

In other sectors there is an increased need for a greater perspective and more nutritional awareness to meet increasing consumer demands and legal requirements in areas such as food allergies and hygiene standards. 

Our Nutrition BSc will help you to meet employer needs in this growth area of employment.

Roles at graduation could include:

  • Nutritionist
  • Education Officer
  • Food Technologist
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Aid/Development worker
  • Medical Sales Rep
  • Nutritional Therapist
  • Health Service Manager
  • Development Scientist.

Further study 

We offer a range of complementary postgraduate courses in the area of health at the university and at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

We also have a proud research heritage. You could choose to join our team of world-leading researchers who have expertise in areas including health sciences and health and wellbeing.

Food bank collection boxes

Supporting your employability 

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

  • Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
  • Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
  • Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
  • Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
  • Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
  • Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more...

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Entry criteria

Flexible admissions

When you apply to Brighton we want to hear about who you are. Grades are never the whole picture; we're interested in things like creativity, resourcefulness, persistence and the capacity to think big and find new ways of doing things. And we recognise that not everyone has the same background. That's why we treat everyone who applies as an individual. We recognise many qualifications and we care about all of your achievements and the experiences you've had that set you apart.

Find out more

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Entry requirements

UCAS tariff
120–104 points.

A-levels
BBB–BCC. Must include a physical science subject, for example physics or biology.

BTEC
DDM–DMM. Must include science-based modules.

International Baccalaureate
30 points, including three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include science-based modules. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit.

GCSE
At least maths, English language and two sciences (chemistry, biology, physics or double science) at grade C/4 or above.

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, to include 6.0 in each component.

Mature students 
Anyone over 21 is considered a mature student. If you already have work or other experience that demonstrates your potential we will take this into account in addition to the grades you have achieved in examinations.

International requirements and visas

International requirements by country
Country name
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

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Applying for a student visa

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Fees

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,892 GBP

What's included

You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, while studying a course in the School of Sport and Health Sciences in the 2022–23 academic year are listed here.

  • Where health course includes a placement
    • UK students – travel costs which are over and above your daily journey to university and dual accommodation costs may be reimbursed by the NHS learning support fund.
    • Overseas students are not covered by the NHS scheme, this means that any additional travel or accommodation costs for this course will be your responsibility. Travel to placement may be up to 90 mins each way/ travel on public transport at peak time cost, and you may incur additional accommodation and living costs if staying away from your usual home base for the length of your placement.
  • An initial set of specialist clothing and uniforms, where required, are included in the course fees.
  • DBS checks and occupational health checks, where required, are included in the fees.
  • Course books are available from the university but you may wish to budget up to £100 if buying your own copies.
  • In sport courses, UK-based field trips are available in some option modules in the final year. You do not have to take these option modules to complete the degree programme. Where a field trip is present costs are covered but you are expected to make a contribution towards food. Typically this is £50.
  • For sports courses which require a placement, you’ll be expected to pay for your living costs and travel. Physical Education (QTS teacher training) students can claim travel costs to their school placement.
  • The school runs a number of day trips which students do not pay for. There may be some food and drink costs and you should budget around £30 per year.

You can chat with our enquiries team if you have a question or need more information. Or check our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as more information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2022–23.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

Location and student life

Campus where this course is taught

Eastbourne campus

Our campus is within 15 minutes' walk of the beach, South Downs National Park and the Eastbourne's busy town centre.

Campus learning facilities include the Queenwood library, computer rooms, a media centre and a learning and technology suite. Welkin halls are also on campus.

Eastbourne Student Centre provides services including careers, volunteering, counselling and wellbeing, student advice, disability and dyslexia support and chaplaincy.

Queenwood Library at Eastbourne

Accommodation

Eastbourne

We guarantee an offer of a place in halls of residence to all eligible students who apply by 30 June.

Welkin halls
Located in the Meads area of Eastbourne, right next to the Students' Union and Student Services, Welkin halls are a short walk or bike ride to other areas of the campus.

  • Ensuite halls with a choice of room and flat sizes.
  • All rooms are self-catered with access to shared, fully equipped kitchen facilities.
  • Rent includes all utilities, 24/7 security and support, contents insurance and cleaning of communal areas.

Private renting
Eastbourne offers good choice when it comes to student accommodation.

There’s a good supply of affordable, high quality private rented accommodation and plenty of support and advice from us if you choose this option. Every summer we provide online events and resources, as well as other advice services, for students looking for a place to live and people to share with.

Student accommodation in Eastbourne

Student accommodation in Eastbourne

Welkin bedroom

Student bedroom in Welkin halls

Modern kitchen in Welkin Halls

Modern kitchen in Welkin Halls

Local area

Easy-going Eastbourne

The South Downs National Park, the bustling town centre and the beach with the pier, prom and bandstand are all within a 15-minute walk of our Eastbourne campus. Officially the sunniest place in the UK, Eastbourne has loads on offer: a year-round calendar of sporting events, the independent shops and cafes of Little Chelsea, music and arts festivals, theatres, galleries, great restaurants and high street shopping.

Every June, leading tennis players descend on Eastbourne for one of the main warm-up tournaments for Wimbledon. One of the UK's biggest free extreme sports festivals, Beach Life, takes place on the seafront in July, bringing hi-octane action on land and sea. The international airshow Airbourne is another summer highlight.

Every autumn our students and staff participate in and support the Beachy Head Marathon, one of the UK's largest off-road marathons with challenging climbs and descents along the Seven Sisters.

The beach and the South Downs provide sports opportunities including horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding, sailing, canoeing, body boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and kite surfing.

The Towner Art Gallery has world-class exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and entry is free. Eastbourne also has four theatres, two cinemas and hosts a varied programme of arts and music events throughout the year.

It's only 90 minutes by train from Eastbourne to central London and less than 40 minutes to Brighton. There are also daily direct trains to Ashford International and Gatwick Airport.

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Enjoying sport above Eastbourne

Maps

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Support and wellbeing

Your course team

Your personal academic tutor, course leader and other tutors are all there to help you with your personal and academic progress. You'll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues.

Your academic skills

Our Brighton Student Skills Hub gives you extra support and resources to develop the skills you'll need for university study, whatever your level of experience so far.

Your mental health and wellbeing

As well as being supported to succeed, we want you to feel good too. You'll be part of a community that builds you up, with lots of ways to connect with one another, as well having access to dedicated experts if you need them. Find out more.

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Student views  

Roisin

"This course enables you to explore nutrition from a human perspective, all the way up to the wider scope of the subject, such as the food chain. I soon realised that there is so much more to nutrition than the food we eat.

"I love the fact that there is the opportunity to choose a pathway. It means as you become more involved in your degree and develop your interests, you can choose a route which is reflective of this. During the first year, you can explore all pathways, so you get a bit of a taste for the different specialities within nutrition.

"I really like the varied ways of learning and assessments. Rather than sitting in a lecture theatre for each class, you have the chance to engage in workshops and use the lab facilities. This encourages you to explore different methods of learning, as well as challenging you academically and motivating you to get out of your comfort zone. This approach to teaching really helps identify your strengths and areas for improvement.

"Changes to a person’s diet can make a big difference to their lives. The Nutrition, Health and Disease module has been particularly interesting, allowing us to explore the way in which nutrition is varied across individuals with different conditions, and throughout the life cycle. This certainly gets you thinking differently about nutrition, and how small or big changes to a person’s diet can enable them to achieve an optimal nutrition status when living with a chronic condition.

"At Brighton, I have had the support of my course leader and lecturers who have been brilliant in helping me settle in both from an academic and personal perspective."

Roisin Pichon Nutrition student

Isak

“I have learnt a lot from this course as the different modules cover the many aspects of nutrition from public health and nutraceuticals, to sports nutrition and exercise.

“I find that studying nutrition differs from a lot of other courses as I can come out of the classroom and apply a lot of the theory and skills I have been taught in class immediately. For example, learning about different forms of carbohydrates and how to best utilise them in a sport setting has enabled me to make changes to my own diet to best suit my passion for resistance training.

“The facilities that are available to nutrition students allow us to practise a broad range of skills including cooking, creating dietary plans, or conducting sports and exercise tests in the laboratories.

“The course leader and professors that have taught me through-out my three years at the University of Brighton have been very supportive and helped facilitate a pleasant and interactive learning environment.

“I started this course thinking of nutrition through a very narrow focus on food and consumption. The Nutrition Bachelors course has taught me the plethora of ways in which we interact with food, how food interacts with us and how nutrition is more relevant than ever in our current food landscape.”

Isak Sidelind

Rebecca

"I chose to do Nutrition with Public Health as I feel that nutrition is becoming more and more important and new research and data is being produced regularly. There is something on the degree for everyone and you can choose what pathway and subjects to focus on.

"My course has many aspects that focus on big global challenges, we are constantly being thrown new information from understanding how our genetics can play a role in our health, from understanding anti-inflammatory diets to debunking fake nutrition and fad diets.

"My second-year placement consisted of making phone calls for a charity helping people who suffer from loneliness and food problems. Every week I spoke with my clients advising on what were the best foods to eat and foods to avoid. Phone calls posed some challenges, but I overcame them and ended up thoroughly enjoying my placement.

"We have lots of support whilst studying at the University of Brighton from our SSGTs to course reps and while staying in halls of residence we had resident advisers (RAs) to help with any worries or concerns we had. The RAs also held games and pizza nights for anyone suffering from loneliness or for anyone who just fancied it.

"The course has opened my mind to a lot of different things." 

Nutrition student Rebecca

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