它在研究导向的环境中为学生提供了有关人类营养的深入教育，涵盖了基本原理和证据基础，定义了概念，理论和方法以及该主题的当前知识和发展。通常期望学生完成完整的硕士课程，但如果这更适合他们的专业发展需求，则可以选择完成文凭（仅限于授课的模块）。
This programme provides a direct route to specialise in nutrition and is designed for BSc graduates with a biological sciences background (or biological sciences related subject). Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), successful graduates can join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).<br> <br>Throughout this course you will develop a deep understanding of human nutrition and how this relates to health and disease. You will study the functions of macro and micronutrients, energetics and metabolism. Using the latest research, you will explore the important role of nutritionists in public health and sustainable global food systems. You will discuss current evidence-based research, trends and developments within the field of nutrition and recognise the importance of exposing the public to safe and credible nutrition information.