You're introduced to the underlying sciences of food human nutrition. You study modules in nutrition, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and physiology.
You'll be introduced to topics such as:
- food sustainability
- food security
- ethical considerations in the food industry
We'll also support you in your career and personal planning to begin your professional development.
Modules
You continue to develop your core knowledge of human nutrition and associated topics. You'll explore nutritional assessment and the importance of good nutrition at each life stage. You'll also investigate food science and food product development, and study the latest research developments in sports and exercise nutrition.
In the Health Psychology and Behaviour module, you are introduced to ways communication may be used to support positive changes in human health and wellbeing.
Modules
You spend this year on a work placement in the UK or abroad.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Professional Placement Year | 120 |
In the final year, you will study areas such as nutrition and its relation to health and disease, metabolic and personalised nutrition and the scientific basis for setting nutrient requirements in people.
You'll continue to develop and apply your nutrition knowledge and practical skills. You'll plan, organise, and conduct a research project, under academic supervision.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Research Project | 40 |
| Contemporary Issues in Food and Human Nutrition | 20 |
| Personalised Nutrition | 10 |
| Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health | 30 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Enterprise and Career Skills | 20 |
| Allergens and the Food Industry | 20 |
| Making Sense of Forgotten Senses: Investigating Olfaction and Gustation | 20 |