BSc (Hons) Nutrition
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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ABOUT
Why choose this course?
- Graduates can register to become an Associate Registered Nutritionist
- Two-week work experience included, putting theory into practice
- 1st in the East of England for Food Science (2023 Complete University Guide)
- Active research community.
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition. On graduation you become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and can use the ANutr qualification.
- Major focus on employability. All students undertake a 2-week work experience as part of their degree which contributes to academic credits.
- Optional 12-month industrial placement or study abroad overseas at one of our world partner universities as part of a 4-year degree.
- Practical experience in the brand new state-of the art Science, Diet and Sports Performance labs.
- 90% overall satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS). Learning opportunities were also rated highly, with a 97% satisfaction rate.
Other additional opportunities include:
- Dedicated student support from the School of Life and Medical Sciences Academic Support Unit.
- Teaching is complemented by lectures from visiting lecturers from industry.
- Active student-led Nutrition and Dietetics Society.
What’s the course about?
This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and explores in detail the scientific basis of nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention. On graduation you will become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and you can play an influential role in educating the public, promoting healthy eating and developing healthier food. In the first year you’ll study basic nutrition, food science and psychology concepts and develop a fundamental understanding of human physiology, biochemistry and cell biology. You’ll then move on to study more specialised areas such as disease pathophysiology, metabolism and how nutrition can play a key role in health and disease prevention throughout the lifecycle. You will also study modules related to food industry and employability including the role of the nutritionist in foodservice. In your final year you will undertake a two-week work experience and will study public health nutrition, sports nutrition, behaviour change and contemporary topics in nutrition. You will also undertake a final year research project. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to choose from study abroad or take a year-long work placement in industry.
Your main campus is College Lane
This is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus pub or cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.
What will I study?
Throughout the course you will be taught by experienced and enthusiastic registered nutritionists and dietitians, expert biosciences researchers and industry professionals and you will benefit from our specialist brand new state-of the art Science, Diet and Sports Performance labs.
Teaching is delivered over 3-5 days with 12-25 contact hours a week which normally include lectures, workshops, seminars and practical lab sessions. In addition, up to twenty additional hours a week of self-directed study is required.
A combination of traditional and innovative teaching approaches are used, including:
- Large and small group lectures and workshops
- Workshops, seminars and tutorials
- Practical classes
- Problem based learning
- Work based learning
- Visits to external nutrition and food organisations
- Digital tools (CANVAS)
- Electronic Voting Systems
- Online Reading lists
- Digital Assessment
A combination of assessment methods are used, including:
- essays
- abstracts
- lab reports
- poster and oral presentations
- vivas (verbal examinations)
- case studies
- group projects
- multiple choice questions
- objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
- dissertations
- exams
Throughout your studies you will have access to some of the best study facilities in the UK.
At the beginning of the programme you will also be allocated a personal tutor who will provide support and academic guidance throughout your course. You will also have a placement and a study abroad tutor to support you with placement search and study abroad application, respectively.
Available student prizes
There are exciting opportunities to get a prize based on the best performance. Each year all students registered on the BSc (Hons) Nutrition are eligible for generous cash prizes offered by Vitabiotics. The prizes are supported by a University of Hertfordshire alumnus. Prizes are awarded at the end of the academic year for second and final year students with the best academic performance.
Entry requirements
Additional requirements
Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics and Double Science.
Anyone wanting to undertake this course must comply with the Department of Health and Social Care immunisation guidelines. This applies to all health and social care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission and applies to all workers including students conducting placements.
All offers will be subject to the applicants demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours” and knowledge of the career during a selection presentation, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks. You can view the full NHS Constitution for England on the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Fees and funding
International Students
Full time
- £14000 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Whilst studying this course there are a few items of equipment that you are required to purchase*
- Weighing scales: £30
- Lab coat and hat: £20
- Core Text: £various
You will also have some additional costs relating to field trips during your course of study.
*All prices are approximate. On confirming your place you will be provided with purchasing information.
*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.
Deadlines
15 January
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Expenses (GBP)
14000
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0
Program expenses
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After Graduation