Human Biology and Nutrition

Human biology and nutrition together address some of the most fundamental questions about the body: how it is built, how it functions, what it needs to remain healthy, and how diet and lifestyle interact with physiology over a lifetime. Human biology draws on anatomy, cell biology, genetics, physiology and biochemistry to explain how the body works, while nutrition science examines the relationship between food, metabolism and health at both the individual and population level. Combining these disciplines creates a powerful analytical toolkit for understanding human health and disease.

At Glasgow, this four-year programme includes a year abroad, offering you the chance to study at an international partner institution and gain exposure to research and teaching traditions in a different academic context. You will build a thorough grounding in the biological sciences, covering molecular and cell biology, physiology, genetics and pharmacology, alongside the nutritional science of macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary assessment and the epidemiology of diet-related disease. Laboratory and research methods are central to the programme, developing your ability to design experiments, analyse data and interpret findings critically.

The typical entry tariff is 232 UCAS points, reflecting the high academic standard of this programme at Glasgow.

Graduates move into careers in dietetics, nutritional science, public health, medical research, food industry product development, health policy and sport science. Many continue to postgraduate study or research in areas such as nutritional epidemiology, clinical nutrition, biomedical science or medicine. The combination of rigorous biological understanding and nutritional expertise positions graduates well for roles in both clinical settings and the growing sector of preventive and personalised health.