Program Overview

Human Nutrition

BSc (Hons)

Overview

This course provides an approach to nutrition that is based on the scientific and academic principles of biology, biochemistry, social and public health aspects of human nutrition as well as observing the principles of food resources, food development and safety.

Course Structure

Year One

• Biological Techniques
• Introduction to Biochemistry
• Food and Nutrition
• Nutrition and Exercise for Health
• Anatomy and Physiology
• The Microbial World

Year Two

• Research Skills for Human Nutrition
• Human Nutrition
• Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition
• Food Analysis
• Future Food: Food and Nutrition in the 21st Century
• Food Product Development
• Microbial Applications and Biotech
• Environmental Management
• Health: Mind, Body, Society
• The Marketing Business
• Science Journalism and Publishing
• Professional Placement Year

Year Three

• Human Nutrition Dissertation Planning
• Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition
• Human Nutrition Dissertation Publication
• Epidemiology and Public Health
• Anatomy, Physiology and Metabolism for Physical Activity
• Food Safety
• Global Trends in Food, Preservation and Packaging
• Food and Nutrition in Practice
• Medical Biology
• Plants and People
• Environmental Practice
• Publishing Industry Project
• Successful Freelancing

Facilities and Resources

• Teaching laboratories for biochemistry, human biology, microbiology, and food analysis
• Low hazard laboratory for food preparation, sensory analysis, and physiology
• Analytical suite for instrumental analysis
• Research and project space
• Resources Room for student open access study space
• Virtual Learning Environment
• Commons building
• Newton Park library

Fees

• UK full-time: £9,535
• UK part-time: £4,768
• International full-time: £17,670

Professional Placement Year

• The Professional Placement Year provides students with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months.
• Successful completion of this module will demonstrate students' ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.
• By completing the module, students will be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to their degree title.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: grades BBB-BCC including a grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences, Social Biology, or Physical Education
• BTEC: Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject
• T Levels: grade Merit preferred in a relevant subject
• International Baccalaureate: a minimum of 32 points are required with a minimum of grade 5 in Biology or a related subject at Higher Level
• Access to HE courses: typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) in a science or related subject

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

• IELTS 6.5 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 in each element

Related Courses

• Food with Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Biology
• Biology and Education

Key Facts

• Award: BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition
• School: School of Sciences
• Campus or location: Newton Park
• Course length: Three years full-time, or four years full-time with professional placement year. Part-time available.
• UCAS codes: Institution Code: B20, Course Code: B400 or 70W5, Campus Code: A,BSU