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BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition, including the science behind digestion and metabolism, the role of nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease, and the social and cultural factors that influence eating habits. You will learn how to assess nutritional needs, design and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in nutrition or related fields, such as public health, healthcare, or food science.

Additional Information

This course is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your lifestyle, with part-time study options available. You will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated nutrition laboratory and cutting-edge research equipment.

Experience the Best of Healthcare Education at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is renowned for its excellence in healthcare education, with strong industry connections and experienced lecturers who are experts in their field. You will benefit from small class sizes and personalized support throughout your studies.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course provides an approach to nutrition that is based on the scientific and academic principles of biology, biochemistry, social and public health aspects of human nutrition as well as observing the principles of food resources, food development and safety.

By studying human nutrition, you’ll understand the scientific principles underlying nutritional requirements throughout life, in health and disease.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Biological Techniques

  • Introduction to Biochemistry

  • Global Food Issues

  • Food, Nutrition and Health

  • Human Biology

  • The Microbial World

2 Year 2
  • Research Skills for Human Nutrition

  • Human Nutrition

  • Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition

  • Food Analysis

  • Future Food: Food and Nutrition in the 21st Century

  • Food Product Development

  • Applied Microbiology

  • Environmental Management

  • Biology Work Placement

  • Health: mind, body, society

  • The Marketing Business

  • Science Journalism and Publishing

  • Professional Placement Year

3 Year 3
  • Human Nutrition Dissertation Planning

  • Nutrition and Exercise Science

  • Human Nutrition Dissertation Publication

  • Epidemiology and Public Health

  • Food Safety

  • Global Trends in Food, Preservation and Packaging

  • Food and Nutrition in Practice

  • Medical Biology

  • Plants and People

  • Environmental Practice

  • Publishing Industry Project

  • Successful Freelancing

  • Advanced Topics in Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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