Human Nutrition: University of Westminster

Course Overview

Public and media interest in what one's eat has never been greater. Emerging as one of the most popular sciences, human nutrition integrates knowledge from diverse areas of science to present a unified view of this dynamic discipline and its applications. You will examine how nutrients and eating patterns impact on health and well-being, and the role of diet in both health and disease.

They have well-equipped laboratories in all bioscience disciplines including a suite of biochemical test facilities for nutritional analysis, whole body metabolism and determination of body composition. A lively research culture in the area is reflected in current studies into metabolic features underlying obesity, diet and exercise treatments for overweight, and nutritional strategies to improve performance.

Course Content

The human nutrition course presents you with the relevant aspects of human nutrition, physiology, public health, biochemistry and psychology. Option modules allow you to place emphasis on the areas of nutrition of special interest to you such as psychology, sports nutrition or molecular and biochemical perspectives.

Teaching and Assessment

The course combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements, and you will be able to use a variety of learning resources, including podcasts and Blackboard, our online learning environment. Formal exams are supported by course work assessment.

Associated Careers

Graduates in this exciting field gain employment as nutrition advisors and consultants, in regulatory and organisational roles and in teaching, research and clinical capacities. You will be eligible for associate registration of the Nutrition Society (UK) in the areas of nutrition, public health and sports nutrition. A number
of graduates take postgraduate opportunities that allow them to gain professional accreditation as dieticians and registered public health or sports nutritionists.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels CCD to include CC in Science subjects
• International Baccalaureate 26 points to include a minimum of 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate MMP/DM in Science