Human Nutrition BSc Honours

The course presents you with an understanding of the molecular and physiological basis of the relationship between nutrition and human health and performance. You will study modules which cover the relevant aspects of human nutrition, physiology, public health, biochemistry and psychology.
The learning and teaching of the course relies on a mixture of face-to-face teaching and tutorial sessions, laboratory-based practicals, research seminars, and independent study, with classroom-based activities supported by online study material.
Assessment methods include open and closed examinations, essays, laboratory reports, literature reviews, oral presentations, in-class tests, dissertations and portfolios.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Exercise, Nutrition and Health
Human Physiology
Principles of Nutrition
Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Applied Nutrition
Diet in Health and Disease
Health and Exercise Practices
Metabolic Biochemistry
Physiology of Sport and Exercise
Research Methods
Research Techniques in Nutrition and Exercise
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Applied and Clinical Nutrition
Global Challenges in Food and Health
Public Health Nutrition
Research Project
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Work Experience and Career Management Skills
Professional recognition
Our recently updated Human Nutrition BSc Honours is accredited by the Association for
Nutrition (AfN); graduates from this course are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist. The AfN recognises the high standards of training offered on our accredited courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) designation is designed to help you make a rapid transition to full registration, normally after a period of three years, and develop a career in nutritional science.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements. For more information visit Kaplan International College.
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