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Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Carmarthen
3 Years Full-time
96 UCAS Points

This degree programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in nutrition and health.

Developing a thorough knowledge and understanding of Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle is a core focus of our programme. However, you will also develop a wide-ranging, valuable skill set that is relevant and transferable to a number of industries. In addition to the practical skills relating to health and nutrition, you will develop key skills, such as leadership, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.

The programme, accredited by the Association for Nutrition, is committed to providing you with the best possible preparation for the world of work. Vocational relevance is a strong theme, and you will be encouraged to gain additional experience and qualifications to support you career aspirations alongside your academic studies.

As part of a wider campus offer, there are opportunities for you to gather external awards, such as the gym instructor, personal trainer and first aid qualifications. There will also be opportunities for you to gain practical experience of health assessment and dietary analysis activities, relating to authentic, real-world problems and cases. The programme has a dedicated nutrition laboratory where you can access nutrition-specific resources and use dietary analysis software.

The range of methods will include oral and written presentations, examinations (seen, unseen, coursework), case-studies, peer assessment, work experience reports, as well as project-based work.

The programme has been externally accredited with the Association for Nutrition (AfN). On completion of the programme, you will be eligible for Registered Associate Nutritionist status, allowing you to use the letters, ‘A. Nutr.’ after your name.

Speak Welsh? 40 credits of this course are available through the medium of Welsh.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
LB54
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Accredited:
Association for Nutrition Accredited Programme  Accreditation No.AX307

This programme is subject to revalidation.

Why choose this course?

01
Practical modules allow you to gain experience of working within the community (e.g. health promotion in practice).
02
Students are eligible for registration with the Association for Nutrition upon graduation.
03
Opportunities to gain additional vocational awards (e.g. first aid, gym instructor, personal trainer).

What you will learn

The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the individual’s well-being is examined in this degree programme.

You will learn how nutrition and exercise affect the body and impact upon the individual’s health and well-being. In addition, you will examine the psychological and sociological factors which may influence health-related behaviour.

The course includes modules which will allow you to develop your knowledge and application of current health promotion strategies.

You will have the opportunity to use the laboratory equipment to gain practical experience of using dietary analysis software, and of assessing individuals’ health and fitness levels.

Compulsory 

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Introduction to Health and Exercise Psychology

(20 credits)

Science of Nutrition

(20 credits)

Human Physiology and Fitness

(20 credits)

Nutrition for Health

(20 credits)

Optional

Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference

(20 credits)

Personal Training

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Research in Health, Exercise and Physical Education

(20 credits)

Dietary Analysis

(20 credits)

Health Promotion in Practice

(20 credits)

The Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity

(20 credits)

Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

(20 credits)

Optional 

Discovering Outdoor Lifestyles

(20 credits)

Health and Well-being in Education

(20 credits)

Exercise Physiology

(20 credits)

Developing your Professional Profile (Placement)

(20 credits)

Compulsory 

Applied Nutrition and Dietary Analysis

(20 credits)

Public Health Nutrition

(20 credits)

Public Policy and Strategies in Health

(20 credits)

Perspectives on Health and Physical Activity

(20 credits)

Optional 

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Literature Review in Health, Physical Activity & Nutrition

(20 credits)

Primary Research in Health, Physical Activity & Nutrition

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

Carmarthen Accommodation

Carmarthen Accommodation

Carmarthen has a variety of accommodation and we guarantee accommodation for 1st Years with availability for your 2nd and 3rd Years. Based on our Carmarthen campus you will be right in the middle of everything, with options to suit all budgets. 

Further information

  • For the Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle BSc (Hons) programme, admission requirements should normally include GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade C and above (level 4 on the new structure) in English Language and Maths. In addition, it is anticipated that applicants will have at least one appropriate science subject at A-Level, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, or equivalent. The minimum entry requirement for the programme is usually 96 UCAS points.

    The academic and professional entry requirements for applicants over 21 years of age may take account of relevant experience and equivalent prior qualifications. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we can arrange interviews for applicants. At the interview, your skills, achievements and life experience would be considered as well as your qualifications.

    For international students the entry requirements must be broadly equivalent to those expected of UK students. At admission, students whose first language is not English must have English Language requirements appropriate to an AfN Accredited programme, which must not be less than 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent), with no individual section less than 6.0.

    If you do not have these qualifications or are unsure of your eligibility, please contact the University by emailing registry@uwtsd.ac.uk.

  • The skills of being able to decipher health and nutrition related research and transfer this into ‘real world’ practical applications for individual and community health are developed and assessed over the three years of study. To achieve this, the strong academic focus of the degree is supported by practical modules in health promotion, dietary analysis and fitness and health assessments.

    Whilst on the course, students learn how to present a balanced evidenced argument through their formal written work, as well as via individual and group presentations. Within the final year, students will design and conduct their own research project or literature review in a specialist area of their choice.

    Specific types of assessments include; essays, laboratory reports, presentations (group and individual), practical tasks, examinations (seen and unseen papers).

    • £35 induction overnight activity for all year 1 students.
    • Sports clothing (£30+) depending on course.
  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • Exchange programmes to the US available in the second year.

  • Graduates from the BSc. Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle course are now pursuing a range of career paths. Some examples of where these graduates are currently working include:

    • 50+ Engagement Officer
    • Community Well-being Officer
    • Dietetics assistant (NHS)
    • Health and Wellbeing Officer (over 50’s)
    • Healthy Lifestyle Adviser (GP surgery)
    • Lead Health Officer
    • Managing an exercise facility
    • Postgraduate study (e.g. MSc in Nutrition)
    • Secondary school teaching (food technology) (following PGCE study)

    Other students have completed, or are currently undertaking postgraduate study in the form of MSc degrees in nutrition, health and exercise related subjects. 

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