Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Rhona Gibson

Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Nutrition. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Nutrition. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Rhona.

Nutrition

What can I do with my degree? - Nutrition (Prospects)

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

Association for Nutrition

The independent regulator for registered nutritionists. There is a careers section on their website where you can find details of current opportunities, explore what the role of a nutritionist involves and learn about qualifications.

Institute of Food Science and Technology

IFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food science and technology.

The Grocer

Information about food and drink retail (with a focus to the UK).

Nutrition Society

The Nutrition Society is dedicated to delivering its mission of advancing the scientific study of nutrition and its application to the maintenance of human and animal health.

Ingredients Network

Daily news and analysis on the latest consumer trends, innovative product launches, global market developments, and supply chain solutions to food, beverage, and nutraceutical companies around the world.

British Nutrition Foundation

Public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition.

Food Standards Agency

The FSA works closely with the UK Government and the governments in Wales and Northern Ireland, but acts independently and transparently, led by science and evidence.

Food Standards Scotland

Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure food is safe, and is what it says it is. It gives healthy eating advice based on the best available trusted scientific evidence.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Sample CV - MSc Human Nutrition

This is a sample CV for an MSc Human Nutrition student.

How to succeed as a Scientist

This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.

  • Author: Barbara J, Gabrys and Jane A. Langdale
  • Published: 2012

This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details.

Nature Jobs

Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature.

Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East)

The link below will take you to a series of video case studies featuring Life Sciences graduates talking about their jobs and career paths.

Inspiring careers in food guide

Discover the wealth of exciting education pathways and career opportunities across the UK's food and beverage industry, hone your employability skills and find the best graduate schemes.

UN World Food Programme

WFP works in over 120 countries and territories to bring life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and made destitute by disasters, and help individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.

Looking for career options with your degree subject?

Here are some areas you might be interested in:

Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.