Course summary

Overview Why study BSc Nutrition at Middlesex? Our interdisciplinary course explores the vital links between diet, health, disease, and performance. Guided by experienced faculty, you'll understand nutrient utilization's profound impact on health, enhancing both theoretical knowledge and employability skills like communication and team collaboration. Accessing top-notch facilities at StoneX Stadium via our Saracens Rugby Club partnership ensures a high-performance educational experience. Whether aspiring to be a dietician, nutritional therapist, or science writer, this course paves the way for diverse career paths. What will you learn? Delve into the molecular aspects of nutrition, exploring subjects like molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and food science. Advanced topics include the relationship between diet and health, nutritional biochemistry, and public health nutrition. The course culminates in specialized topics such as clinical nutrition and sports and exercise nutrition, enhancing your practical skills for real-world application. Beyond knowledge, you'll develop teamwork, communication, and research skills critical for a successful career in nutrition. How do we support your career development? Through our unique partnership with Saracens Rugby Club, you gain access to cutting-edge resources at StoneX Stadium, including specialist labs and simulation suites, providing an ideal environment for teaching and research excellence. Additionally, our program offers a 12-month placement opportunity, where you'll receive personalized support from Employability Advisors to secure a placement aligned with your interests. During your studies, you'll benefit from workshops, simulations, case study analyses, and guest speaker lectures. This course opens diverse career paths, from dietitians to nutrition advisors, with potential employers spanning the NHS, food manufacturing, and beyond. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/