BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Human Health

Course Overview

Is Food, Nutrition, and Human Health a good career choice? Previous Food, Nutrition and Human Health graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue careers in the following industries: Food industry (from primary production through product development to the retail chains) Public health nutrition and health promotion (e.g. NHS public health departments or freelance as consultants) Government and non-government organizations Nutritionists also work in the rapidly expanding Health and fitness industries to promote health and improve performance Private sector - promoting the health and wellbeing of employees through health and lifestyle assessments and delivery of educational seminars Nutrition research (lab-based and human) Home economics teaching Graduates may continue their careers by studying for MSc or Ph.D. degrees in relevant subjects, such as Public Health or Sport and Exercise Nutrition. This course meets the General Teaching Council requirements for a pre-requisite degree for Home Economics teaching.

General Eligibility

BCC/CCCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further science such as Maths, Home Economics, Health, and Food Technology, Environmental Science. Biology, Chemistry, English, and Maths are required at National 5 B if not held at Higher

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.