Nutritional Sciences

What food does a young pregnant woman need to eat to keep her and her unborn child well? help them stay healthy.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. the minimum period in placement

• Type: Optional

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Both of our nutrition courses are accredited by the association for nutrition. when you graduate, you’ll have the right to apply for direct entry at associate level to the uk voluntary register of nutritionists. our nutrition courses help to prepare you for a variety of opportunities within the field of food and nutrition, from public health and product development to working with sports teams. some of our current students have gained work experience with nestle and cooperative food. you have the option to complete a placement during year 3 if you choose the four-year sandwich degree route. the day-to-day demands of an industry placement are challenging and inspirational, and the experience is invaluable for both your final year of study and your employment prospects. it gives you an advantage when you begin looking for your first job upon graduating.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: