Nutrition and Public Health

Fantastic facilities, high calibre teaching staff, all in the heart of London, make studying Nutrition and Public Health at the University of Westminster a fascinating opportunity to excel. 

Subject overview

Based in the heart of London, our programmes integrate knowledge from diverse areas of health and science. Through evidence-based education, experiential learning, and community engagement, graduates develop the skills and knowledge to tackle complex health challenges and contribute to the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Our industry connections and collaboration with industry experts equip you with the tools to succeed.  

Courses

Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.

Explore our research areas.

We have a long track record of working with organisations and individuals to develop their professional and personal skills, offering accredited courses and industry recognised certifications.

View our available courses for professional and personal development.

Careers

Industry links

Our Nutrition and Public Health programmes are designed in partnership with leading public health organisations and agencies, ensuring the knowlege you acquire and skills you learn are in demand. Many courses have been accredited by professional bodies such as the Association for Nutrition (AfN) or recoognised by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr). Through these industry links, students gain practical experience and exposure to cutting-edge research, empowering them with the skills and experience desired by employers. 

Job roles

Our graduates are well-equipped for a variety of careers in public health and nutrition, including: 

  • Public Health Nutritionist 
  • Community Health Specialist 
  • Health Promotion Coordinator 
  • Nutrition Program Manager 
  • Research Analyst in Public Health 
  • Food Policy Advocate 
  • Wellness Program Director 
  • Clinical Dietitian 
  • Epidemiologist 
  • Global Health Consultant 

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More ways to meet us

Westminster stories

Picture of the Nazma Rahman holding hands with a male on her left and Dr Regina Keith on her right

Alumna elected Mayor of Camden

Westminster’s Nutrition alumna Nazma Rahman elected as Mayor of Camden.  

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Dr Adele McCormick, Dr Thomas Moore and Dr Joan Liu at the Research Symposium

Neurological conditions research

Symposium explores cutting-edge research on neurological conditions at the University of Westminster. 

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Students sitting and paying attention on Human Nutrition WCN event

Alumni share their advice

Westminster Pharmacology, Physiology and Human Nutrition alumni share advice in 'What Comes Next?’.

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Chat with our students

Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.

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What our students say

Ruqayya Mahmood

Integrative Health And Wellbeing MSc

The University of Westminster offers many opportunities to students in every field to grow and prepare for their future. I’ve always wanted to study here, and I feel lucky to be a part of it.
 

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Richie Barclay

Sports and Exercise Nutrition MSc

My time at the University was extremely valuable – without this course and first-hand knowledge from experts in the field, I wouldn't be in the position that I'm in now, where I'm completing a PhD and running my own sports nutrition consultancy.

Hawthorne, Dayna

Dayna Hawthorne

Human Nutrition BSc

The lecturers were really engaging with a lot of opportunities to ask questions. Staff were all friendly and welcoming and went out of their way to make you feel your comments mattered.

Human Nutrition - What Comes Next? Alumni Panel

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