About the Courses
Top reasons to study with us
Make the most of outstanding facilities – we have well-equipped labs in all bioscience disciplines, including a suite of biochemical test facilities for nutritional analysis, whole-body metabolism and determination of body composition
Boost your career – this course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and graduates from this course are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist
Learn from expert speakers - expert speakers deliver research seminars and ‘academic conversations’, introducing students on the course to cutting-edge research and scientific developments
Top reasons to study with us
Make the most of outstanding facilities – we have well-equipped labs in all bioscience disciplines, including a suite of biochemical test facilities for nutritional analysis, whole-body metabolism and determination of body composition
Boost your career – this course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and graduates from this course are eligible to join the Register as an Associate Nutritionist
Learn from expert speakers - expert speakers deliver research seminars and ‘academic conversations’, introducing students on the course to cutting-edge research and scientific developments
Modules
Foundation
The foundation year is available for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the courses offered in nutrition. It is a well-established route of access into higher education for mature students (those aged over 21) without formal qualifications and is also suitable if you have completed A-Levels in non-science subjects.
Subjects of study include:
Biology
Bioscience in Action
Chemistry
Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
Introduction to Academic Practice
Introduction to Physiology
Year 1
Subjects of study include:
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
Year 2
Subjects of study include:
Applied Nutrition
Developing the Nutritionist and Exercise Scientist
Diet in Health and Disease
Exercise Physiology in Action
Metabolic Biochemistry
Research Methods
Placement Year
Professional experience or study abroad year
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Human Nutrition with Professional Experience.
Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Human Nutrition with International Experience.
Year 3
Subjects of study include:
Applied Medical Sciences
Applied Nutrition and Performance
Applied Public Health Nutrition
Final Year Poject in Life Sciences
Gene Editing and Genomics
Nutrition in Emergencies
Nutrition in Practice
Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition