Nutrition and food management techniques are being updated as our understanding of food science grows. As you progress in your studies, you will gain the technical, operational and managerial skills you need to meet the current demands of businesses in the food management sector. 

During this food and nutrition course, you will have access to food entrepreneurs and industry professionals who are part of the West London Food Innovation Lab Network. And throughout your studies, you will use a knowledge base that we have developed with the Institute of Food Science and Technology. 

Food-related research is a key part of this course and include topics such as:

• nutritional analysis to develop plant-based menus
• processing techniques to provide optimum nutrition in restaurants, schools, hospitals and nursing homes
• new product development and sensory analysis of new products using novel ingredients
• sustainable food production techniques including solutions to zero food waste and energy efficient food production.  

The final year dissertation project will give you the opportunity to develop a professionally presented piece of work that demonstrates your abilities in critical thinking.

Placement*

You can choose to take this course with a work placement of 40 weeks (1400 hours) after Level 5. It will give you the opportunity to expand your network, gain experience and enhance your professionalism. Once you complete your placement, you will return for your final year of studies.

This course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector is facing today and into the future.

Once you graduate you could go on to work as a:

• public health adviser
• educator
• nutritionist
• wellbeing coach
• corporate social responsibility manager
• researcher
• food and health writer
• self-employed food business entrepreneur 
• business advisor/consultant 
• environmental health officer
• supply-chain manager
• food product development
• procurement manager
• food technologist.

Some roles may require further experience after you graduate.