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Nutrition and Dietetics

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Accepted A level pathways for this course: Biology / Human Biology (Essential) Applied Science?/ Chemistry?/ Physics?/ Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Geology / Life and Health Sciences / Environmental Science?/ Psychology?/ Physical Education?/ Sport Science / Health, Community and Social Care Studies

We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range. Accepted Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways for this course: Science / Allied Health?Professions / Nursing / Combined Science?/ Health Studies and Social Care Professions?/ Pharmacy and Bio-Medical Sciences / Health Science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language, mathematics and a science is required.

Accepted BTEC pathways for this course: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /?Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in?Applied Science (Medical or Biomedical Science)?? BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma /?Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in?Applied Human Biology BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /?Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in?Sports and Exercise Science, Pharmaceutical Science BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /?Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care?? BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /?Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports (Performance and Excellence)?? BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /?Subsidiary Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sports (Development, Coaching and?Fitness)

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

120-128

A-Level Biology/Human Biology at grade C or equivalent plus another science (chemistry preferred).Other level 3 science qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Nutrition

Dietetics

- Pursue a rewarding career path where you can help people to make a real difference to their lives through a well-organised lifestyle and healthy eating habits

- Gain the sought-after knowledge and skills required to work in this rapidly growing profession, benefitting from small class sizes and values based training

- Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers who have experience of working in a wide range of related professional fields

- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

- Would you like to influence food and health policy across the spectrum, from government to local communities and individuals?

Train to be a registered dietitian and you will be able to apply the nutritional care process; from developing a nutritional diagnosis to managing a wide range of nutrition related health care problems found in today’s society.

Dietitians use public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

This interdisciplinary course combines the study of nutrition science with dietetic practice. Alongside the scientific topics of nutritional biochemistry and physiology, you will also study communication skills, behavioural change techniques, research methods and ethics.

Time will be given for practical workshops in which you will have experience in analysing diets using specialist software, and obtain practice in analysing and diagnosing nutritional problems and developing nutritional care plans. Some work will be undertaken in our biochemistry laboratory.

During the three-year programme you undertake professional placements throughout the course within a variety of healthcare and commercial settings. This will give you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills alongside industry partners, charities and other health care professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists and sport scientists.

As part of the University of Winchester’s growing portfolio of health-related programmes, you will benefit from strong relationships with those teaching and studying nursing, health and wellbeing, physiotherapy and sports-related degrees.

In Year 1, you study Foundations of Nutrition, Fundamentals of Food Science and Food Technology, Preparing for Professional Practice, Introduction to Nutrition Physiology, Introduction to Human Nutrition, Introduction to Sociology and Health, Fundamentals of Communication Skills and Introduction to Biochemistry.

With a good foundation in place, in Year 2 you critically explore areas such as Biochemistry and Human Physiology in more depth as well as studying Clinical Dietetics, Health, Disease and Nutrition, Introduction to Scientific Research Methods and Enterprise, , Pharmacology, Behavioural Sciences, Professionalism in Dietetics, Public Health and Epidemiology including Healthcare Systems in the UK.

Your final-year subjects include Integrated Nutrition Care Planning – Adults and Paediatrics, and Applied Professional Practice. In addition you undertake an Independent Project in Nutrition and Dietetics in an area that especially interests you.

On completion of the degree you will have the knowledge to be able to educate people about the best ways to eat and drink in order to keep their body fit and healthy.

This degree is accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. It leads to eligibility to apply for HCPC registration (you are required to complete 1,000 hours of clinical placement to be eligible) and follows the core curriculum set out by the BDA. As a graduate of this programme you can enter the profession of dietetics once registered as a dietitian.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£21,800
per year
International
£21,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Winchester

Department:

Department of Health and Care Professions

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93%
UK students
7%
International students
18%
Male students
82%
Female students
75%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
A

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