
Overview
In this Food, Nutrition and Health (Hons) degree from Abertay University degree from Abertay University, you'll learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition.
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
- The nutritional function of foods.
- How nutrients work in the body and how they impact our health.
- The link between nutrition and public health.
- How to develop strategies to improve food habits.
- How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.
- What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours.
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
Potential careers
If your interests lie in nutrition and health, public health or home economics teaching, this degree is perfect for you. The sector is growing all the time, especially in light of recent events such as COVID and climate change. Potential roles include:
- Community/NHS nutritionist
- Home economics teachers
- Community/consumer advisers
- Health promotion workers
- Health improvement officers
- Dietetic support workers
- Food/drink sector careers
- Researchers
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, the independent regulator for Registered Nutritionists.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Design and Promotion
- Nutrition through the Lifespan
- Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Food Characterisation
- Clinical Nutrition
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must have a pass in English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4. Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.x
- The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world.
- All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
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15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
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1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.
England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9535
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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