Human Nutrition with Foundation BSc Honours

Program Overview

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This BSc Honors degree in Human Nutrition emphasizes the relationship between nutrition and well-being. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition through integrated scientific perspectives. The program offers opportunities for internships or study abroad and provides a strong foundation for careers in nutrition, including research, education, and policy. Graduates are equipped to become Registered Associate Nutritionists and pursue advanced studies or careers in various sectors related to human nutrition and health.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This BSc Honours degree in Human Nutrition with Foundation focuses on the impact of nutrients and eating patterns on health and well-being, exploring the role of diet in both health and disease. The program integrates knowledge from diverse scientific areas to present a unified view of human nutrition and its applications. The program aims to:

• Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular and physiological basis of the relationship between nutrition and human health and performance.
• Provide students with the skills and knowledge to establish themselves in a range of careers related to human nutrition, including research, education, and policy development.
• Offer students the opportunity to specialize in either Human Nutrition or Human Nutrition with Exercise Science, focusing on the role of exercise and nutrition in all aspects of human health and disease.

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Outline:

The program is structured over four or five years, including a foundation year for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the full degree.

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Foundation Year:

• Subjects of study: Biology, Bioscience in Action, Chemistry, Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development, Introduction to Academic Practice, Introduction to Physiology.
• Credit Level: 3

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Year 1:

• Subjects of study: Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Metabolism of Nutrition and Exercise, Principles of Human Nutrition, Professional Development in Science (PRoDS), Psychology and Sociology of Health and Well-being.
• Credit Level: 4

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Year 2:

• Subjects of study: Applied Nutrition, Developing the Nutritionist and Exercise Scientist, Diet in Health and Disease, Exercise Physiology in Action, Metabolic Biochemistry, Research Methods.
• Credit Level: 5

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Placement Year (Optional):

• Students can choose to undertake a professional placement year in industry, leading to the award of Bachelor of Science with Honours – Human Nutrition with Professional Experience.
• Alternatively, students can opt for a study abroad year at one of Westminster’s partner institutions, leading to the award of Bachelor of Science with Honours – Human Nutrition with International Experience.

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Year 3:

• Subjects of study: Applied Medical Sciences, Applied Nutrition and Performance, Applied Public Health Nutrition, Final Year Project in Life Sciences, Gene Editing and Genomics, Nutrition in Emergencies, Nutrition in Practice, Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.
• Credit Level: 6

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Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Research articles
• Group projects
• Oral presentations
• In-class tests
• Practical assessments
• Report writing
• Exams

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Teaching:

The program employs a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face teaching with online learning resources. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Lab-based practicals
• Research seminars
• Independent study
The program benefits from a lively research culture, with teaching informed by current research in areas such as:
• Local/global food security issues encountered by families
• Lifestyle interventions for metabolic health-related diseases
This accreditation opens doors to a range of career opportunities in the field of human nutrition, including:
• Consultancy: providing nutritional guidance to individuals and/or companies
• Public health within the NHS
• Industry: food science or product development
• Development and international public health
• Sport nutrition, health, and fitness industry
• Charities involved in heart health, diabetes, and obesity
• Weight management and healthy living initiatives
• The program offers a range of extra-curricular activities, such as the 'Students as co-creators' initiative, the student-run 'Stay Active this Summer' health program, and the student-led Westminster Nutrition Society.
• The program provides access to free online courses in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, as well as thousands of specialist courses on LinkedIn Learning.

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UK tuition fee:

£9,250 (Price per academic year)

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International tuition fee:

£15,400 (Price per academic year)