BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics

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London Metropolitan University

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• Objectives
  This course provides you with eligibility to apply for Registration as a Dietitian. Once qualified, you will learn the science of nutrition to improve the health and quality of life of groups and individuals. As well as providing a high quality hospital therapeutic service, dietitians work in all areas of nutrition-related health promotion.
• Entry requirements
  You should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent), plus 260 points from two or more A-levels, including Biology and Chemistry; or 260 points from two A-levels (Applied subjects) in Science; or a BTEC National Diploma in Science with DMMM and at least five merits in the final year, excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.
• Academic title
  BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics
• Course description
  Course structure
  
  You study 24 academic modules and five professional modules over four years, including three compulsory placements in approved NHS dietetic departments.
  
  Level 1
  
      * Human Nutrition I
      * Professional Studies
      * Cell Biology
      * Introduction to Data Analysis
      * Social Nutrition I
      * General Biochemistry
      * Human Physiology
      * Placement (four weeks)
  
  Level 2
  
      * Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry I & II
      * Human Nutrition II
      * Nutritional Medicine
      * Metabolic Biochemistry
      * Diet Therapy I
      * Structure of Society and Social Policy
      * Interpersonal Skills
      * Microbiology
      * Placement (12 weeks)
  
  Level 3
  
      * Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
      * Assessment of Nutritional Status
      * Management and Organisational Theory
      * Diet Therapy II
      * Professional Development
      * Administration in the NHS

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