Students can get the perfect start to their degree at De Montfort University with the International Year Zero (IYZ). Students will take an extra year of study at De Montfort University International College in order to complete a degree at DMU. Students who take the IYZ will continue to the 

first year of study of their chosen International Incorporated Bachelor's degree programme at DMU.      

Students will have individual subject tutors who will make sure that they are on track to achieve their study goals. Students will be given feedback both in person and in writing so that they always know how they are doing, and how to improve. Students will also be assessed through regular tests and exams.

This research-led course offers students the opportunity to learn about health and nutrition, from the underlying science (including human physiology and nutritional biochemistry) to global public health concerns. Students will have the opportunity to develop their practical skills in both DMU's science laboratories and clinical skills suite.

In humans, a poor diet can have a significant effect on health and can contribute to a range of conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. This degree provides students with the opportunity to study nutritional science alongside core medical science topics – overall, providing an overview of the relationship between diet and a person’s health. 

Students will learn about the effects of nutrition on health at different stages of life, while considering the impact on public health in the UK and globally.

Graduates with a Nutrition degree can work in a range of different settings, from giving nutritional advice to patients to working in the food industry.