This BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree develops your understanding of the complex interactions between food composition, metabolism, diet, health and behaviour - all vital in the drive to reduce the incidence of long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. How we go from ‘basic science to changing behaviour’ is key to the development of nutritional strategies.You can complete an optional work placement year as part of this degree course at no extra cost. This course reflects the range of skills and knowledge required by professionals in the very diverse food and nutrition sector. This course is also the ideal foundation for postgraduate study in dietetics. Our consistent exceptional employability performance reflects the high level of knowledge and skills our graduates acquire from our food degree programmes, and the value employers place on these.You can complete an optional work placement year as part of this degree course at no extra cost.