Nutrition and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Preston
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Postgraduate
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Location
Preston
Get the skills and knowledge you need to improve the health of the nation on this multi-disciplinary course. The importance of keeping healthy and eating well is increasingly recognised by employers, the government and the public, creating exciting career opportunities. You’ll gain a solid understanding of exercise, nutrition, health, science and social sciences, and benefit from our links with external organisations including the food industry, regional and international charities, environmental health and the NHS. You’ll enjoy access to a wealth of resources including excellent laboratory facilities, a superb library and other sport and exercise facilities.
2016 National Student Survey Nutrition and Exercise Science courses at UCLan were in the top 5 in the UK for learning resources by students who completed the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS).
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About this course
Entry Requirements 2017/18 112 - 128 UCAS points at A2; General Studies accepted
BTEC Extended Diploma : Distinction, Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Merit
BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction*
Pass access to HE with 112 Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma : 28 - 30P
5 GCSEs at Grade C including Maths and English or equivalent
IELTS 6.0 with no Component lower...
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Public
Course programme
Core Modules:
- Applied Human Physiology
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to Biology
- Health and the Social Sciences
Optional Modules (choose one):
- Language
- Introduction to Exercise Leadership and Gym Orientation
Core Modules:
- Physiology of Human Performance
- Nutrition for Life
- Research Methods
- Public Health: Needs and Contexts
Optional Modules (choose two):
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Sports Nutrition
- Experiential Learning
- Counselling Theories
- Language
Year 3
Core Modules:
- Research Project (Double Module)
- Nutrition and Health
- Current Topics in Population Health and Exercise
- Public Health: Delivery and Action
Optional Modules (choose one):
- Nutrition-Related Disease
- Exercise Referral
- Drugs, Health and Society
- Consultancy Project
- Psychology of Diet and Exercise
Nutrition and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)