Program Overview

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics Program

The BSc Nutrition & Dietetics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and dietetics.

Program Overview

The program covers various aspects of nutrition and dietetics, including biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and human physiology with pharmacology.

Program Structure

The program is structured into several levels, each with its own set of modules.

Foundation Year

The foundation year includes the following compulsory modules:

• Chemistry 1: 15 credits
• Biology 1: 15 credits
• Intensive English for Academic Study 1 / Standard English for Academic study 1: 30 credits
• Advanced Chemistry: 15 credits
• Biology 2: 15 credits
• Intensive English for Academic Study 2/ Standard 2 + Project: 15 credits
• Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants: 15 credits

Level Four

The modules for level four include:

• Human Physiology and Metabolism: 30 credits, compulsory
• Cell Biology and Microbiology: 15 credits, compulsory
• Foundations in Human Nutrition: 30 credits, compulsory
• Food-Science, Safety and Systems: 15 credits, compulsory
• Health, Society and Behaviour: 15 credits, compulsory
• Dietetic Skills and Practice-Based Learning 1: 15 credits, compulsory

Level Five

The modules for level five include:

• Dietetics Skills 2: 30 credits, compulsory
• Practice-Based Learning 2: 0 credits, compulsory
• Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Immunology: 30 credits, compulsory
• Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism: 15 credits, compulsory
• Nutrition, Health and Disease: 30 credits, compulsory
• Research Methods for Nutrition: 15 credits, compulsory

Level Six

The modules for level six include:

• Nutrition Research: 30 credits, compulsory
• Dietetics Skills and Practice-Based Learning 3: 30 credits, compulsory
• Food and Nutrition Policy and Behavior Change: 30 credits, compulsory
• Clinical and Contemporary Dietetics: 30 credits, compulsory

Level Seven (Work Placement Year)

This level includes a work placement year, with modules to be determined.