ObjectivesThis innovative programme is designed to provide the necessary academic, practical and vocational knowledge, skills and understanding to enable graduates to work effectively in a wide range of health, science and fitness related employment. The course presents the relevant aspects of human nutrition, physiology and exercise science. Also explored are relevant aspects of human behaviour, psychology and public health. We have well equipped laboratories in all bioscience disciplines, including a suite of biochemical test facilities for nutritional analysis and an exercise and performance assessment laboratory.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Minimum two A2 levels in science subjects at grade C; minimum of grades CC in Vocational A level in Science. Equivalent qualificatiosn will also be considered.
Academic titleBSc Nutrition and Exercise Science
Course descriptionBSc Nutrition and Exercise Science
Programme
Credit Level 4
-Biosciences Skills and Analysis 1
-Cell Science
-Human Physiology
-Introduction to Nutrition
-Introduction to Psychology
-Introduction to Sports Science
-Living Anatomy
Credit Level 5
-Dynamic Systems Physiology
-Exercise Physiology
-Fitness Training Methods
-Human Nutrition
-Physiological Biochemistry
-Research Methods
Options, choose one from:
-Movement Science
-Support Systems Physiology
-Work Placement for Sport, Fitness and Health
Credit Level 6
-Advanced Nutrition
-Exercise Testing and Prescription
-Project (double module)
-Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Performance
-Sports Nutrition and Performance
Options, choose one from:
-Advanced Exercise Physiology
-Clinical Nutrition
-Current Topics in Health Science
-Health Psychology
-Public Health
-Work Experience and Career Management Skills