BSc Nutrition

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University of Nottingham

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• Objectives
  Nutrition is a subject of controversy within the media, and well-trained nutritionists are needed to inform, explain and develop the subject. This course encompasses subjects such as diet and health, metabolic regulation, nutrient-gene interactions, and nutrition and food policy.
• Entry requirements
  Required subjects: two A level science subjects (biology or chemistry preferred) and additional A levels or AS levels in other subjects IB score: 24-30 (including specified grades in science subjects and English language)
• Academic title
  BSc Nutrition
• Course description
  BSc Nutrition
  
  Programme
  
  Year one
  
  In the first year you are introduced to the basic principles of nutrition and metabolism. A core programme of modules in biochemistry, genetics and foundation science provides the grounding for studies in subsequent years of the course. Modules in Nutrition and Food Science present an introduction to the relationship between diet and health.
  
  Year two
  
  You explore diet in relation to diabetes, obesity and coronary heart disease. Optional modules allow you to develop your knowledge of nutrition alongside specialisation on biochemistry, physiology or food science.
  
  Year three
  
  The final-year research project provides the main core of activity for the third year. Advanced modules are taken in human nutrition, with an emphasis on nutrition across the lifespan, public health nutrition and nutrient-gene interactions.

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