Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietitians use public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

This interdisciplinary course combines the study of nutrition science with dietetic practice. Alongside the scientific topics of nutritional biochemistry and physiology, students will also study communication skills, behavioural change techniques, research methods and ethics.

Time will be given for practical workshops in which students will have experience in analysing diets using specialist software, and obtain practice in analysing and diagnosing nutritional problems and developing nutritional care plans. Some work will be undertaken in the University's biochemistry laboratory.

During the three-year programme students undertake professional placements throughout the course within a variety of healthcare and commercial settings. This will give students the opportunity to develop their clinical skills alongside industry partners, charities and other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists and sport scientists.

As part of the University of Winchester’s growing portfolio of health-related programmes, students will benefit from strong relationships with those teaching and studying nursing, physiotherapy and sports-related degrees.