Human Nutrition
MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Modules

• Directed Study 

Directed Study

This module aims to provide students with a deep and systematic understanding of the stages, processes and limitations involved in preparing a research study. This module will allow students to develop an advanced understanding of theoretical perspectives of an emerging issue within nutrition. The study will comprise an extensive review and analysis of relevant literature and is designed to develop student knowledge and critical understanding of a selected topic.

Please note: this module is core for Diploma students and is not available to MSc/Certificate students.

• Food and Nutrition Policy and Health Promotion 

Food and Nutrition Policy and Health Promotion

This module explores the potential for nutrition to improve population health. The module aims to develop a critical awareness of the development, intervention and evaluation of public health nutrition policy, as well as the theoretical approaches to health promotion. The inequalities of the health agenda are also debated.

Please note: this module is only core for MSc students and is an optional module for Diploma/Certificate students.

• Life Cycle Nutrition 

Life Cycle Nutrition

This module aims to critique the role of diet and nutrition and dietary requirements of different age groups throughout the lifecycle in the prevention of disease and maintenance of optimal health and wellbeing.

Please note: this module is only core for MSc students and is an optional module for Diploma/Certificate students.



• Nutrigenomics 

Nutrigenomics

This module aims to develop a critical appreciation of genetics, with an emphasis on nutrigenomics. To develop an advanced level of knowledge about how genetic factors may interact with diet and affect the development or progression of diseases.


• Nutrition and Chronic Disease 

Nutrition and Chronic Disease

This module aims to examine and evaluate the evidence for a relationship between nutrition and chronic disease. In addition the module aims to appraise the potential for improvement in health of individuals and communities by changes in dietary habits. Finally, the module aims to explore the use of therapeutic diets in the management of chronic disease.

Please note: this module is only core for MSc students and is an optional module for Diploma/Certificate students.

• Principles of Human Nutrition 1 

Principles of Human Nutrition 1

This module aims to equip students with deep understanding of the fundamental aspects of human nutrition. Sources and functions of energy, macronutrients and micronutrients will be reviewed. Students will gain a systematic understanding of dietary standards, the assessment and validity of dietary intake data, the effects of food processing and preparation on the nutrient content of food. Finally, the module will critically explore the role of food science in evaluating the chemical and physical properties of food will be critically explored.


• Principles of Human Nutrition 2 

Principles of Human Nutrition 2

This module consists of two themes, aimed to build on key concepts introduced in Principles of Nutrition I. The biochemical, physiological and molecular aspects of human metabolism will be reviewed. Students will gain a deep understanding of how these pathways integrate in day-to-day metabolism, and also in more extreme physiological states. This module also aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct valid assessments of the nutritional status of individuals and population groups.

• Professional Skills 

Professional Skills

This module aims to develop students' academic, professional and personal development skills required of nutrition practitioners through a series of seminars and workshops. Furthermore students are required to compile a reflective portfolio of the evidence of activities undertaken to develop transferable skills and professional practice which encourages the students to become reflective learners.

Please note: this module core for MSc students and is not available to Diploma/Certificate students.

• Research Study 

Research Study

This module aims to provide students with a deep and systematic understanding of the stages, processes and limitations involved in preparing a research study and the tools necessary for interpretation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. The skills developed in this module will enable students to plan, design and conduct a high quality research study independently and communicate the findings to others in a written and oral format.

Please note: this module core for MSc students and is not available to Diploma/Certificate students.

• Sports Nutrition 

Sports Nutrition

This module aims to examine the influence of nutrition on sporting performance and to explore the current research/theories and role of nutritional strategies during the preparation for, participation in and recovery from sport and exercise. This module also starts to address the professional skills needed to develop and evaluate CPD needed for an effective sports nutrition service and allow the student to develop a system for self-reflective practice.