Bachelor in Human Nutrition Including Foundation Year Bsc Hons

At London Metropolitan University, the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026; tuition is 23,887 USD per year.

Stepping into the laboratories at the Holloway campus, students on this programme begin their journey by exploring the fundamental mechanics of the human body—from the complexities of cellular biology and Mendelian genetics to the practical chemistry that underpins modern nutritional science. This four-year BSc (Hons) degree is specifically crafted for those who lack traditional academic qualifications or the prerequisite science background to enter a standard undergraduate programme directly. It serves as a bridge, providing a dedicated foundation year (Year 0) that immerses you in the essential scientific reasoning, laboratory techniques, and mathematical skills required to thrive in higher education.

A Shared Scientific Foundation

Your first year is a collaborative experience, shared with students across the School of Human Sciences. This interdisciplinary environment allows you to build a broad network while gaining a deep, working knowledge of biology, chemistry, and sports science. Supported by one-on-one academic mentoring, you will refine your study skills and gain the confidence to transition seamlessly into the subsequent three years of the degree. By the time you progress to the core nutrition modules, you will be learning alongside students from the standard three-year route, covering the same rigorous curriculum—including diet and disease, global health nutrition, and the relationship between metabolism and endocrinology.

The programme's reputation is supported by its high standing in the Guardian University Guide, where nutrition and food science courses at London Met have been ranked highly for both teaching quality and overall student satisfaction. Whether you aim to enter public health, the private sector, or community-based nutrition initiatives, this course ensures you possess the practical expertise and analytical sharpness to make a tangible impact on health and wellbeing.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.