Course summary

This programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition[1], and you can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist upon graduation. You will explore the scientific aspects of food and nutrition and assess the wider implications of diet on health and wellbeing. Study topics such as lifestyle, nutrigenetics and personalised nutrition, microbes in health and disease, public health nutrition, consumer food choice, food product reformulation, and nutrition communication and professional practice. [1] Accreditation is reviewed periodically. "During my time at Reading, I developed knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition and food science, which served as an excellent springboard to enter the job market. The breadth of the course was a key factor, and it's aided me in my current role working on a number of diverse projects. The course will really open your eyes to the numerous aspects of nutrition and food science, and the lecturers will be happy to help you pursue any of these avenues for your future career." Ewen Trafford, MSc Nutrition and Food Science For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/food-and-nutritional-sciences-pg/msc-nutrition-and-food-science.