Course Summary

This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and explores in detail the scientific basis of nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention. On graduation, you will become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and can play an influential role in educating the public, promoting healthy eating and developing healthier food. In the first year, you’ll study basic nutrition, food science and psychology concepts and develop a fundamental understanding of human physiology, biochemistry and cell biology. You’ll then move on to study more specialised areas such as disease pathophysiology, metabolism and how nutrition can play a key role in health and disease prevention throughout the life cycle. You will also study modules related to food industry and employability including the role of the nutritionist in food service. In your final year, you will undertake a two-week work experience and will study public health nutrition, sports nutrition, behaviour change and contemporary topics in nutrition. You will also undertake a final year research project. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to choose from study abroad or take a year-long work placement in industry. **Why choose this course?** • University of Hertfordshire was awarded TEF Gold (2018), the highest possible standard for teaching in the UK. • Active research community. • Accredited by the Association for Nutrition. On graduation you become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and can use the ANutr qualification. • Major focus on employability. All students undertake a 2-week work experience as part of their degree which contributes to academic credits. • Optional 12-month industrial placement or study abroad overseas at one of our world partner universities as part of a 4-year degree. • Practical experience in the brand new state-of the art Science, Diet and Sports Performance labs. Other additional opportunities include: • Dedicated student support from the School of Life and Medical Sciences Academic Support Unit. • Teaching is complemented by lectures from visiting lecturers from industry. • Active student-led Nutrition and Dietetics Society

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

Association for Nutrition

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B400

Institution code: H36

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

3 A Levels to include Grade B in Biology and Grade C in one other science (acceptable Science A levels are Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Physical Education).

45 Level 3 credits at Merit profile. These should include 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in a second science.

IB 104 points with a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above to include Biology and one other science subject (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (optional units should include Biology and Chemistry related subjects). We will also consider applicants with a BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (optional units should include Biology and chemistry related subjects) with MM profile, plus an A level science (Biology or Chemistry) at grade B.

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6.0 All non-native speakers should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with no individual band below 6.0.
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