Nutrition
Entry requirements
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 and mathematics 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)
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UCAS Tariff
A science A-level or equivalent at grade C or above. Biology or human biology are preferred, but other sciences are acceptable, including physical education and sport science. Level 3 BTEC science qualifications graded merit or above are considered on an individual basis.
About this course
- 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 habit
- Gain the sought-after knowledge and skills required to work in this rapidly growing industry
- Acquire valuable hands-on experience with a variety of service users and industry organisations through an optional placement in years 2 or 3
- Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers who have experience of working in a wide range of related professional fields
Would you like to play a role in enabling people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices? Never has there been such broad public and media interest in what we eat and how it impacts our bodies and lives. This dynamic, interdisciplinary course combines the study of nutrition science with health and wellbeing. It is aimed at those who have a keen interest in human nutrition and health, and can lead to registration as a nutritionist.
The theoretical foundations of this three-year programme are laid down in lectures and seminars. Practical workshops will allow you to gain experience in analysing diets using specialist software. Some hands-on work will be undertaken in our kitchens and biochemistry laboratory.
You will translate your learning into practical guidance to enable individuals and population groups to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. Alongside the scientific topics of biochemistry and human physiology you will also study communication skills, research methods and ethics. You will have the option to study modules in global health and malnutrition and will share some modules, such as public health and scientific research in food, health and disease, with Dietetics students.
As part of our 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. This will afford you the opportunity to work alongside other health professionals, such as dietitians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, sport therapists and sport scientists. To gain further first-hand professional insights, you can take a relevant work placement.
In Year 1, you will study introductions to Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutritional Physiology, Sociology and Health as well as modules in Fundamentals of Communication, Understanding Global Health, and Preparing for Professional Practice.
With a good foundation in place, in Year 2 you critically explore areas such as Professionalism in Nutrition, Behavioural Science, Research Methods, Food Habits and Systems and Health Systems and Healthcare.
In your final year, you study Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurship, Nutrition in Sport and Exercise, Research Methods and Enterprise, Public Health and Epidemiology, Food and the Media, and undertake a Dissertation on a subject of your choice.
Volunteering and an optional work placement can be taken in Years 2 or 3. Proposed optional modules may include Health, Food and the Physical Environment, Eating Well: Food and Value in the 21st Century, and Practice Experience for Health and Wellbeing.
On completion of the degree you will have the knowledge to be able to educate people as to the best ways to eat and drink in order to keep their body fit and healthy.
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University of Winchester
Department of Health and Care Professions
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