Program Overview

Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (with integrated year in industry)

Course Overview

The BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) degree at Aberystwyth University allows you to explore the progression and treatment of human health, well-being and disease through the study of how cells, organs and systems function in the human body. In a world where lifestyle-related diseases are ever increasing, understanding how lifestyle impacts human health is becoming paramount.

You will explore the different methods and lifestyle considerations to promote healthy living and support healthy aging. The degree combines human biology (chemistry, genetics, microbiology) with exercise and nutrition science to understand their complex role in the regulation of the immune system and the development and management of chronic medical conditions including, cancer, stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will combine your understanding of the cellular mechanisms of ageing, exercise and nutrition to understand how they influence the health of the individual and the population.

You will develop the skills needed to provide nutritional advice, how to promote physical activity, as well as the application of cancer biology and immunology in laboratory settings. From these analyses, you will develop the skills relevant to diagnose diseases, assess their trajectory across the lifespan and to prevent and treat diseases by embedding lifestyle considerations into clinical disease management.

There is a particular focus on laboratory and practical skills throughout the degree which will prepare you for work in a variety of healthcare domains. These can range from graduate entry medicine, working in public health, as health professionals or in rehabilitation, and working in commercial pharmaceutical and nutritional companies.

Modules

Year 1

• Biological chemistry (BR17320, 20 credits)
• Cell Biology (BR17520, 20 credits)
• Genetics, Evolution and Diversity (BR17120, 20 credits)
• Human Anatomy and Kinesiology (BR16420, 20 credits)
• Human Physiological Systems (BR16320, 20 credits)
• Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication (BR17420, 20 credits)

Year 2

• Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (BR20620, 20 credits)
• Cell and Cancer Biology (BR25920, 20 credits)
• Immunology (BR22220, 20 credits)
• Research Methods (BR27520, 20 credits)
• Sport & Exercise Physiology (BR27420, 20 credits)
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition (BR22520, 20 credits)

Year 3

• Integrated Year in Industry (BRS0060, 60 credits)

Year 4

• Applied Sports Nutrition (BR30920, 20 credits)
• Research Project (BR36440, 40 credits)

Options

• Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (BR37120, 20 credits)
• Injury and Rehabilitation (BR32020, 20 credits)
• Microbial Pathogenesis (BR33720, 20 credits)
• Molecular Biology of Development (BR36020, 20 credits)
• Molecular Pharmacology (BR36120, 20 credits)
• Parasitology (BR33820, 20 credits)
• Training and Performance Enhancement (BR34420, 20 credits)

Careers

Graduates may pursue careers in clinical and community healthcare, clinical genetics laboratories, clinical trials and the regulatory sector, sales and marketing related to healthcare and diagnostic products, diagnostic pathology and clinical laboratories, education, research and development for the pharmaceutical industry.

Students who have completed a biology degree could also progress to further training in Medicine.

Teaching & Learning

The taught component of the Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) with integrated year in industry degree (B995) is identical to its three-year sister course BSc Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) (B994). The year in industry is taken in your third year in the UK or overseas, is supervised and assessed, and will count towards your degree grade. During your year in industry, you will pay a discounted tuition fee.

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 120 - 104
• A Levels: BBB-BCC with B in Biology
• GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics
• BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM in a specified subject
• International Baccalaureate: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology
• English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

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