BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise Sciences With Sandwich Year in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

Explore a unique blend of disciplines that empowers you to impact public health, combining research-backed nutrition and exercise science to address unhealthy eating habits and inactive ways of living. Inactivity and poor dietary choices contribute to illnesses that create significant personal and societal challenges. For those passionate about understanding the scientific principles of diet, physical activity, and wellbeing, this program provides ideal preparation. Our cutting-edge labs feature comprehensive equipment, including sophisticated facilities for physiology, nutritional analysis, and food chemistry research. The importance of exercise and nutrition in promoting longevity and preventing illness has gained prominence in national healthcare strategies. While providing a solid foundation in both nutrition and exercise science, the program also offers two specialized tracks – letting you focus on either nutrition and food science or health and fitness. During your final year, you'll have opportunities for professional placements and independent research projects. Your education will be enriched through practical work with real-world cases, community programs, and our renowned Eat-2-Win clinic. Through our established partnerships with regional sports teams and health agencies, we offer hands-on learning experiences aligned with both academic growth and professional aspirations. You can further customize your studies to match your career objectives by selecting from various specialized elective courses.