This degree focuses on the role that exercise and nutrition play in all aspects of human health and disease. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the course draws on physiology, nutrition and psychology as they apply to exercise and health. You will gain a solid scientific grounding on which to develop your vocational ambitions in the areas of exercise performance, health and well-being. We have well-equipped, state-of-the art laboratories in all bioscience disciplines including a suite of highly specialised biochemical test facilities for analysing the effects of exercise on metabolism, nutritional analysis, whole body metabolism and determination of body composition. A lively research culture is reflected in current studies into performance physiology and nutrition, Type 2 diabetes, exercise metabolism, muscle atrophy and hypertrophy, as well as exercise and environmental physiology. Completion of this course will open up a wide range of opportunities in various growth sectors, including applied exercise scientists for the NHS and UK Athletics, research, education, media, the fitness industry, and clinical exercise physiology.

Employability At Westminster, we have always believed that your University experience should be designed to enhance your professional life.We place as much emphasis on gaining skills relevant to the workplace as on learning the academic discipline that you are studying. Obtaining a placement, part-time or vacation job while you study will provide you with extra cash and help you demonstrate that you have the skills employers are looking for. In London, there is a plentiful supply of part-time work - most students at the University of Westminster work part-time (or full-time during vacations) to help support their studies. Visit the employability section on our site Career Development Centre Our Career Development Centre can help and support you throughout your study and after graduation. You can use our comprehensive Online Vacancy Service to find part-time, placement, voluntary and graduate opportunities. Our website provides comprehensive information covering topics such as events, job searching, CVs and applications. We organise presentations, networking events with employers, professional bodies, alumni and other organisations to help you with your career planning. Our careers consultants are experienced personal development trainers and offer a range of self-development workshops to improve your job seeking strategies, to enhance self-confidence and provide self-marketing techniques. We offer support for students and recent graduates to obtain volunteer placements and also for those interested in developing their enterprise skills. We can help you to: Find part-time / vacation, placement and graduate jobs, including voluntary experience Explore how to develop the skills that employers are looking for Plan your career development Identify your career options Market yourself effectively in CVs, application forms and interviews.