Nutrition (Human Nutrition)
Kingston University
UCAS Code: B400 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Levels to include a Science subject with grade C or above e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, Food Technology, Food Studies, Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health), Psychology and Physical Education. We also count Extended Project towards your total UCAS points.
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points to include a minimum of 21 Level 3 credits in Biology and/or Chemistry at a Merit grade
Will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications
Will be considered if course is Science-based
Will be considered if course is Science-based
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include Biology or Chemistry Higher Level at 5 and Maths and English Language at Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points to include a minimum of H4 in Biology or Chemistry.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Science based subjects
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Science based subjects considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Can be used in conjunction with other qualifications to total 96 UCAS points Science based subjects considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Can be used in conjunction with other qualifications to total 96 UCAS points Science based subjects considered
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma in appropriate Science subject (eg Applied Science) with grades MMM or with appropriate units in Science (eg Health and Social Care).
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points to Chemistry or Biology A-Level with a minimum of a grade C is required
UCAS Tariff
We will typically consider all applications between 80 and 96 UCAS points for our main degree programme, whereas applicants whom have less than 80 UCAS points, we would encourage you to consider applying for our Nutrition with foundation year programme (UCAS Course Code: B401). Points to come from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- Kingston University is No.1 in London for Biosciences (Guardian league table 2021).
- This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). This means you can apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) without further evidence of competence.
- Your learning will be supported by co-curricular activities, highly valued by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and by employers.
- This course received over 94 percent overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2019).
**About this course**
This course is an ideal preparation for a career in public health nutrition and the food industry. You’ll have the opportunity to study abroad and gain a career head start through a year’s industrial placement.
This course examines food science, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, immunology and microbiology. You’ll study contemporary topics in nutrition such as genetic modification, fortification and supplementation and nutraceuticals. You’ll also look at nutrition’s links to health and disease, in both developed and developing countries.
Through an independent project, you’ll be able to research a subject of interest (such as public health and clinical nutrition, food science and role of specific compounds in food).
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1 - The Biochemical Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory Skills; Human Physiology; Food and Nutrition 1: An Introduction.
Year 2 - Proteins and Metabolism; Principles in Pharmacology with Research Methods; Food and Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition; Infection and Immunity.
Year 3 - Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health Nutrition; Food and Nutrition 4: Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition; Nutrition Project Module; Clinical Chemistry and Haematology (Blood Sciences); Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology; Health and Exercise Physiology.
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Kingston University
Department of Applied and Human 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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