Human nutrition

Nutrition: the power to prevent disease

Are you interested in courses that combine food and science? Join our human nutritionist Jake for a fast-track introduction to this expanding area of science.

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Our courses

Our degree in human nutrition is accredited by the UK Association for Nutrition. You will study a variety of areas, including physiology, metabolism and microbiology. We also offer an extended degree with lower entry requirements, which has a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study.

Why Greenwich is great for human nutrition

Our accredited degree will support your career prospects in a range of scientific and nutrition-based fields. Find out more about your prospects at the University of Greenwich and about our Medway Campus in Kent.

Improve people's health with a degree in human nutrition

Study human nutrition at our beautiful Medway Campus and be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding area of science.

Medway - a great place to live

Discover more about Medway, a region steeped in history and with a thriving local community.

Boost your job prospects

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, we are committed to helping you achieve your dream job. See an introduction to what we offer.

Research and partnerships

Research and scholarly activities inform our learning and teaching and complement the enterprise activities that we provide.

Free public lectures in science and engineering

Our GREat Talks series in science and engineering is delivered by top academics discussing their research.

Join us as a research student

Graduates from our undergraduate science courses can move on to our MRes degree. Normally, you will need a 2.1 or First. If you have a suitable research proposal in a science discipline, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.