Nutrition and Health
UCAS Code: B400
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to include one from Biology, Chemistry, or Food Technology. Excludes General Studies.
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit of which 15 must be in Biology or Chemistry. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English, Mathematics and two Sciences.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include 5 points in Biology or Chemistry at Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a Biological or Chemical Science subject.
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About this course
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Food and drink production is now the largest industry in Europe, but food has become much more than simply a biological necessity. Scientists are not only needed to ensure food remains nutritious, safe and of high quality, but also to further our understanding of the long-term health effects of changing dietary habits.
Capitalising on the expanding field of nutrition, this exciting degree explores the physiological, biochemical and psychosocial aspects of nutrition, as well as public health and health promotion.
Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to develop your academic, practical and professional skills. You will be taught in a variety of settings, including laboratories and a purpose-built kitchen for nutritional testing sessions, so that you have the chance to develop the analytical and practical skills required by employers – working with accuracy and precision to obtain data and results.
You’ll have the chance to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of scientific techniques. Assessments are designed to mimic real life scenarios, such as analysing nutrient intake from a food diary, developing dietary interventions and designing health promotion campaigns.
At Coventry University, our experienced teaching staff aim to bring a range of professional and research expertise into their teaching. Having worked as food scientists, public and environmental health professionals and nutritionists for both governmental and local councils as well as working in the food industry, they maintain links with major external organisations, such as Coventry City Council and Public Health England to ensure you receive up-to-date information and help you begin to establish your professional networks. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a short work placement or a professional work placement for one year either in the UK or abroad. We also offer sponsored summer studentships in a variety of related areas and projects in schools to enhance your employability (subject to application and availability).
Employment opportunities in Nutrition and Health are extensive and varied. The health and fitness industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK economy. Within both the private and public sectors, there is an increasing demand for skilled nutrition professionals to implement new initiatives to deliver on public health and activity targets in the fight against illness and obesity.
* Key Course Benefits*
* Free access to specialist computer software for assessing the nutritional adequacy of dietary intake, such as Nutritics or XLStat Sensory.
* Strong network of professional agencies and potential employers – Coventry City Council and Public Health England, as well as local government agencies.
* Based in the multimillion pound state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building which provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring access to state-of-the-art laboratories and analytical equipment.
* Well-established academic and practical support systems for students, includes weekly ‘drop-in’ surgery sessions for students to talk to staff about academic material, general study skills and personal problems.
* Support with applying for short and long-term placements in laboratory and industrial settings to gain the experience employers desire. Past students have undertaken one-year placements in the food industry with organisations such as Coventry City Council and Public Health England.
* Opportunity to apply for registration as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) by submitting a portfolio of evidence after graduation (please see the Association for Nutrition website for up-to-date information about the application process and fees).
Modules
Your main study themes are:
**Nutrition** Encompasses the science of nutrition and the use of dietary strategies to improve health and prevent illness. We cover nutrient metabolism – digestion, absorption, storage and utilisation of macro and micronutrients – and biological influences on dietary intake, body composition, diet and weight management.
**Food Quality, Safety and Regulation** Contamination and infection, quality control of processes, legislative and regulatory systems.
**Public Health** Examines patterns of nutrition-related disease and disease prevention, public health policies and health promotion initiatives.
**Disease Development and Prevention** Explores the underlying biological mechanisms involved in a range of diet-related diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer.
**Psychosocial Influences on Diet and Health** Covers some of the psychological and social influences on dietary intake and health behaviour. You will also examine a range of behaviour change theories.
For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.
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Coventry University
School of Life Sciences
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This is the subject you need to study if you want to become a dietician — an important job in the country’s healthcare sector, and the single most common job for nutrition graduates. We don’t have many graduates in nutrition every year and with the population becoming more aware of health and well-being and with many medical needs being addressed by the application of specific diets, this is likely to be an area of increasing demand in the future.
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