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BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with Foundation is a undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Medicine & Health Sciences · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. The foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Make the most of outstanding facilities – we have well-equipped labs in all bioscience disciplines, including a suite of biochemical test facilities for nutritional analysis, whole-body metabolism and determination of body composition - Boost your career – this course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and graduates from this course are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist - Learn from expert speakers - expert speakers deliver research seminars and ‘academic conversations’, introducing students on the course to cutting-edge research and scientific developments Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), designed to assist students in developing a career in the nutrition profession. Interest in human nutrition has never been greater – this course equips you with the skills needed for a successful career in a growing sector. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Cell Biology (Year 1, Core)
• Human Physiology (Year 1, Core)
• Metabolism of Nutrition and Exercise (Year 1, Core)
• Principles of Human Nutrition (Year 1, Core)
• Professional Development in Science (PRoDS) (Year 1, Core)
• Psychology and Sociology of Health and Well-being (Year 1, Core)
• Applied Nutrition (Year 2, Core)
• Developing the Nutritionist and Exercise Scientist (Year 2, Core)
• Diet in Health and Disease (Year 2, Core)
• Exercise Physiology in Action (Year 2, Core)
• Metabolic Biochemistry (Year 2, Core)
• Research Methods (Year 2, Core)
• Applied Nutrition and Performance (Year 3, Core)
• Applied Public Health Nutrition (Year 3, Core)
• Final Year Project in Life Sciences (Year 3, Core)
• Nutrition in Practice (Year 3, Core)
• Applied Medical Sciences (Year 3, Option)
• Gene Editing and Genomics (Year 3, Option)
• Nutrition in Emergencies (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Charities involved in heart health, diabetes, and obesity
• Development and international public health
• Industry: food science or product development
• Public health within the NHS
• Sport nutrition, health and fitness industry
• Weight management and healthy living initiatives