ObjectivesThe importance of nutrition and exercise in the prevention of disease and maintenance of health is well recognised. This course is designed to enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the factors that affect health and illness, and the role that nutrition and exercise can play in the prevention of many of the chronic conditions, which are major public health problems.
Entry requirementsYou should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). Successful applicants are normally expected to achieve one of the following: at least 160 points from two or more A-levels, including biology and normally chemistry and another science; or at least 160 points from two A-levels (Applied subjects) in science; or a BTEC National Diploma in Science with MMP and at least four merits in the final year, excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.
Academic titleBSc Nutrition, Exercise and Health
Course descriptionCourse structure
You study eight modules at each level.
Level 1
* Cell Biology
* Introduction to Human Nutrition
* Professional Studies
* Basic Sports Science
* General Biochemistry
* Human Physiology
* Data Analysis
Level 2
* Exercise Physiology I
* Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry I
* Human Nutrition II
* Metabolic Biochemistry for Nutritionists
* Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry II
* Project Preparation
* Sports Psychology
Level 3
* Double Project
* Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
* Assessment of Nutritional Status
* Sports and Exercise Nutrition
* Developmental Systems Pathology
* Nutrition, Growth and Development
* Energy Metabolism and Endocrinology