Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing with Foundation Year
Course Summary
Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
**Course summary**
- Study your foundation year, then progress to the full degree.
- Develop important knowledge and skills from the very first day.
- Undertake applied projects and explore different ways of working.
This foundation year has been designed to enhance your knowledge of nutrition, diet and wellbeing in advance of undergraduate study. You'll study a range of topics, and apply your skills on rewarding projects and assignments.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Honours) Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- case studies
- presentations
- self-directed study
- work placements
- activities and events
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
**Applied learning
Degree preparation**
After the foundation year, you will be ready to start the full degree. BSc Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing is an engaging, challenging course where you will learn to excel in your field, under expert tutelage and with fantastic opportunities for progression, networking and work placements throughout.
**Work placements**
As a student on the full BSc Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing course you will have the opportunity to undertake an optional paid placement year. We have a robust support system in place to help you when preparing and applying for a placement, and you will be supported by a dedicated work and employability mentor. Completing a placement is a great way to significantly enhance your professional development portfolio which could be used to support an application for recognition by an appropriate professional body such as the Association for Nutrition.
**Live projects**
On the full degree, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of consultancy projects. For example, past students have worked on the development and nutritional analysis of a seasonal menu for a local dementia-friendly café, healthy eating classroom education sessions in local primary schools, cook and eat sessions for a local scouts group and the development of a cooking resource pack for young adults with learning difficulties.
**Field trips**
Once you have progressed to the full degree, there are a number of field trips embedded in different modules to provide context to your learning and give you the opportunity to apply your skills. Past students have attended Food Matters Live, and various British Dietetic Association workshops.
**Networking opportunities**
The placement, live projects and field trips provide excellent networking opportunities. Additionally, alumni are invited regularly to come and meet our current students. This represents a fantastic opportunity to not only get a critical insight of different career options but also start building your own professional network.
**Competitions**
We encourage our degree students to submit their work to the Nutrition Society student conference and relevant awards. In the past, our students have been recognised externally for the high standard of their work. One of our students recently won the Institute of Food Science and Technology young scientist award.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Contemporary Issues 20
Introduction To Business 20
Organisation Management And Delivery 1 20
Organisation Management And Delivery 2 20
Self And Stakeholder Management 20
The Practice Of Business In The Events, Food, Hospitality And Tourism Industries 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Academic And Professional Skills 20
Biochemistry And Physiology For Nutrition 20
Food Composition And Ingredient Functionality 20
Introducing Health Risk Behaviours 20
Introduction To Human Nutrition 20
Nutrition Portfolio 20
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Academic Research Skills 20
Applied Nutrition Portfolio 20
Nutrition For The Digital Age 20
Nutrition Through The Lifecycle 20
Physiology And Biochemistry Of Health And Disease 20
Elective modules
Physical Activity And Health 20
Public Health In Practice 20
Year 4
Optional modules
Placement Year
Final year
Compulsory modules
Behaviour Change And Health Communications 40
Food And Nutrition Research Project 20
Professional Nutrition Portfolio 20
Wellbeing Service Provision 20
Elective modules
Issues In Nutrition 20
Issues In Public Health 20
Issues In Sports Nutrition 20
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Exam
Practical
Course Details – Professional Bodies
AACSB International
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:
B009
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:
CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Access to HE Diploma course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalents.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14415.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
14415.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Provider information
City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB
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