Overview
Nutrition is one of the biggest factors influencing health – the more we know about food, the more we can do to improve lives around the world. At King’s, you can immerse yourself in cutting-edge research in everything from public health to eating disorders, then put together your own research project in your final year.
With modules covering specialist topics in related subjects, you’ll develop a broad knowledge suitable for any career in the field. And with practical lab sessions and work placement opportunities, you’ll have the experience and confidence to stand out.
The Nutritional Sciences BSc degree is a research- led course that provides students with an in-depth knowledge of all key aspects of nutrition and fosters an understanding of the influence of food intake on human health. This course will also equip students with fundamental skills in critical analysis, information technology and communication.
Key benefits
- King's is ranked top 10 in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2026)
- Learn in a department renowned for the quality of its research in pioneering areas like FODMAPs and intestinal health, iron deficiency and anaemia, and food insecurity and malnutrition.
- Discover career opportunities with profession study days where you’ll get advice from external experts working in industry.
- Take an optional placement with an industry organisation to gain real-life experience – past students have worked at Waitrose and Kellogg’s Company.
- The programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. Following completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to apply to join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.
- Tailor the course to your own interests, with optional modules in microbiology, pharmacology and genetics – you can even study a new language.
I chose to study a BSc in Nutritional Sciences because it provides a comprehensive overview on the importance of dietary habits on human health.
Course essentials
The course is accredited by The Association for Nutrition, which means graduates may register as associate nutritionists on the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists, a body which aims to regulate the professional practice of nutrition.
Course aims
- Learn about the latest developments in the subject and how to conduct a rigorous research project to contribute to the field
- Discover practical tools and techniques in the labs and prepare yourself for a career in the industry
- Explore the options open to you after graduation, from further study to jobs in policy, public health, food retail or consumer groups
Special features
Optional year in industry
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
ABB
Duration:
Three-years, or four years if taking extra mural year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
16 September 2025
Administrative bodies
Course accreditation
Reviewed, inspected and accredited by the The Association for Nutrition
Regulating body
Base campus
Waterloo Campus
Our Waterloo campus is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty Nursing & Midwifery, and a vibrant hub for health, social science, and law students. Located moments from the iconic landmarks of South Bank and just a short walk to the Stand campus.