BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Overview
This accredited programme provides a comprehensive scientific and practical education in human nutrition and dietetics, preparing you for a rewarding career as a registered dietitian. You will gain an in-depth understanding of nutrition science and metabolism through a blend of theoretical study and extensive practical, problem-based learning. The course is designed to lead to eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), opening doors to diverse roles within the NHS and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the British Dietetic Association and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Includes 1000 hours of clinical placement to meet professional registration requirements
- Strong practical focus using problem-based learning in nutrition labs and clinical simulation
- In-depth study of physiology, biochemistry, and food science applied to human health
- Opens career paths in the NHS, private practice, research, and the food industry
Course Overview
This accredited programme provides a comprehensive scientific and practical education in human nutrition and dietetics, preparing you for a rewarding career as a registered dietitian. You will gain an in-depth understanding of nutrition science and metabolism through a blend of theoretical study and extensive practical, problem-based learning. The course is designed to lead to eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), opening doors to diverse roles within the NHS and beyond.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the British Dietetic Association and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Includes 1000 hours of clinical placement to meet professional registration requirements
- Strong practical focus using problem-based learning in nutrition labs and clinical simulation
- In-depth study of physiology, biochemistry, and food science applied to human health
- Opens career paths in the NHS, private practice, research, and the food industry
Requirements
Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Cells and Biomolecules
- Essentials of Nutritional Science
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
- Mechanisms of Cellular Regulation
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
- Practice Education A
- Food Science
- Research Methods in Human Energy Balance
- Applied Clinical Studies
- Therapeutic Dietetic Studies 1
- Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership
- Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Nutrition and Public Health
- Therapeutic Dietetic Studies 2
- Practice Education B
- Practice Education C
- Honours Project Nutrition/Dietetics
