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.

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice, MSc

Are you a professional working in food manufacturing? Gain a Master’s in Applied Food Safety & Quality Management at the University of Greenwich. Read more.

Mode: Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management, PGDip/MSc

Are you a professional working in food manufacturing? Gain a Master’s in Applied Food Safety & Quality Management at the University of Greenwich. Read more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition

Food Innovation with Industrial Practice, MSc

Want to be involved in the launch of new ingredients and products? Interested in nutrition and healthy living? Join our MSc in Food Innovation. Learn more.

Mode: Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition; Science

Food Innovation, MSc

Want to be involved in the launch of new ingredients and products? Interested in nutrition and healthy living? Join our MSc in Food Innovation. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition; Science

Food Safety and Quality Management e-learning, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

If you’re a professional working in the food supply chain, this MSc Food Safety and Quality Management online learning course is perfect for you. Learn more.

Mode: Part time, Distance
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition

Human Nutrition & Health (Extended), BSc Hons

This human nutrition degree includes a foundation year. Explore how nutrition relates to health and disease for careers in a range of dietary-led careers.

Mode: Full time, Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition

Human Nutrition & Health, BSc Hons

Our human nutrition degree explores the links between food, health and disease for careers in healthcare, sports and nutrition. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Human nutrition; Science

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 and health

Study human nutrition and health 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.

Helping my family control their health

Nutritional scientist Zoe Robinson is continuing her family's connection with the university to help people learn to take control of their health.

Is there a bright future in science for women?

Dr Nazanin Zand, Associate Professor in Food Science and Nutrition, explains why more women and girls should consider a future career in science.

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.