Health & Wellbeing and Food & Nutritional Sciences BA (Hons)

HEALTH & WELLBEING

In recent years, many have recognised the need to go beyond medicine. There is now a stronger focus on promoting health and preventing illness. New government initiatives and policies prioritise this like never before. This course aims to develop graduates who understand the root causes of ill health. They will also have the drive to promote health and wellbeing for all.

Our Health and Wellbeing curriculum pulls from various academic fields to keep it challenging and engaging. We value the lived experiences of those who use Health and Wellbeing services. Their voices are woven throughout the curriculum. During your studies, you will explore key questions like: What factors influence health and wellbeing? How do social experiences affect health? Why do different groups experience health differently?

You will also develop practical skills for the field. This involves working on case studies and joining research projects in the local community. The degree equips you with the skills, knowledge, and insight needed to address health issues in today’s society. With a strong focus on social justice, our graduates are prepared to use their skills for the benefit of their communities and society at large.

FOOD & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

Food and nutrition shape everything from your energy levels to long‑term health, and this degree lets you explore that impact in a hands‑on, career‑focused way. You’ll study how food affects the body across life stages, from female health and pregnancy to cardiometabolic illnesses, while developing practical lab skills that employers look for. You’ll work in industry‑standard facilities, including a sensory analysis suite, giving you real experience of food testing, product development and nutritional assessment. 

What makes this course at Liverpool Hope stand out is its flexibility: it’s the only Food & Nutrition degree you can combine with a second subject, helping you tailor your studies to your interests and future career goals. You will also build a strong sense of community through small-group teaching and activities like visits to Plas Caerdeon, our outdoor education centre. 

Whether you are passionate about health, sport, food innovation or helping people make better lifestyle choices, this degree gives you the scientific knowledge, practical experience and confidence to shape a healthier future, for yourself and for others.