Discover the significance behind the relationship between diet and health. As more and more health issues are linked to diet, the field of nutrition has grown in importance, causing a substantial rise in related career opportunities.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent, including 32 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in a required subject. Foundation year: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language, you will need: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
This course received 93% overall satisfaction rating from our final year students in the latest National Student Survey (NSS)
Choose to undertake a 30-week placement anywhere in the world, to give you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network
Our established networks with industry over the years provides great placement opportunities
On this course, you’ll gain practical skills and knowledge in food processing, product development, food safety and microbiology
Our specialist nutrition labs, which are home to state-of-the-art equipment, support practical teaching in nutrition, human physiology and food safety
The nutrition teaching team includes award-winning staff who are involved in leading research contributing to societal change today.
Foundation year
Core units
Academic Study Skills
Applied Sciences
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics in Science
Foundation Year Project
Year 1
Core units
Beginning Research
Principles of Food & Nutrition
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Foundation Psychology in Understanding Human Behaviour
Professional Values in the Food Chain
Chemistry
Year 2
Core units
Nutrition in Health & Disease
Food Processing & Product Development
Promoting Health & Wellbeing
Food Safety & Microbiology
Biochemistry
Conducting Research
Optional placement year
As well as the 20-day (minimum) placement in your third/fourth year, you also have the option of taking a minimum 30-week placement at the end of your second year of study. Whether you choose the three- or four-year option, you will complete the following units in your final year.
Final year
Core units
Research Project
Nutritional Requirements Throughout Life
Advances in Applied Nutrition
Psychological & Social Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
Placement
Registered associate nutritionist
Nutrition policy advisor (for local or national government)
Researcher
Dietetics (after postgraduate qualification)
Nutritional advisor in the food industry and health sectors
Technical roles in the food industry responsible for traceability, product quality, product development
Independent nutritionist advising individuals.
Postgraduate study including dietetics
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