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Degree programmesSee page 12 for explanation of Kings single/joint and

major/minor programmes

SINGLE HONOURS

Nutrition BSc

ACCREDITATION Accredited by the Association for

Nutrition, allowing graduates to apply for direct

entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.

UCAS CODE B400

STUDY MODE Full time

DURATION Three years

LOCATION Waterloo Campus

A broad-based three-year degree that prepares the

student to be a nutrition scientist. Graduates follow

a wide variety of careers in areas including the foodindustry, local and national government agencies,

health promotion, public relations, journalism and

scientic research. Students study related biological

sciences and have a choice of specialised options in

years two and three, eg nutrition and genetics, and

modules covering sports nutrition, links between diet

and disease etc.

YEAR ONE Six core modules: Basic Biochemistry

for Nutrition Students; Introduction to Nutrition;

Introduction to Food Science & Technology; Cell

Biology & Genetics; Physiological Systems for

Nutrition Students; Social & Psychological Studies.

YEAR TWO Three core modules: Nutrition &

Health; Eating Habits; Research Methods for Health

Sciences. Plus four optional modules, which mustinclude physiology and biochemistry.

YEAR THREE Four core modules: Applied Nutrition;

Clinical Nutrition; Public Nutrition Research Project;

Specialised Topics in Nutrition. Plus optional modules

that may include a modern language.

Nutrition & Dietetics BSc

ACCREDITATION Registration in Dietetics with the

Health Professions Council

UCAS CODE B401

STUDY MODE Full time

DURATION Four years

LOCATION Waterloo Campus

Nutrition is the study of the inuence of food intake on

health and wellbeing, and dietetics is the application of

nutritional knowledge tailored to individual needs in the

prevention and management of disease. Graduates in

Nutrition & Dietetics are eligible for registration as a

dietitian with the Health Professions Council and can be

employed in the NHS as a dietitian. However, graduates

can also work in the food or pharmaceutical industries,

research, academia or in the media.

YEAR ONE Core modules: Basic Biochemistry for

Nutrition Students; Introductory Food Science &

Technology; Introduction to Nutrition; Introduction to

Professional Practice; Physiological Systems; Social

& Psychological Studies.

YEAR TWO Six core modules plus clinical placement

at the end of the year. Core modules: Eating Habits;

Physiological Control; Food Service & Catering

Management; Metabolism; Nutrition & Health;

Research Methods for the Health Sciences.

YEAR THREE Four core modules plus one option and

a 12-week clinical placement from May to September.

Options can include specialist modules such as

Nutrition & Genetics. Core modules: Applied Nutrition;

Communication & Health Promotion; Diet Therapy;

Principles of Clinical Science & Therapeutics.

YEAR FOUR Two core modules, research project

and a 12- to 14-week placement between February

and May. Core modules: Advanced Diet Therapy &

Medicine; Dietetics Research Project; Management,

Health & Social Policy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3 A-LEVELS & 1 AS-LEVEL (Compulsory subjects)

B401 AAB/pass (GCSE requirements: grade B at English and

Maths if not oered at AS/A-level. Chemistry and Biology(or Human Biology) A-level required)

B400 ABB/pass (GCSE requirements: grade B at English and

Maths if not oered at AS/A-level. Chemistry and Biology(or Human Biology) A-level required)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

B401 36 points with 665 at HL including Chemistry and Biology

(or Human Biology)

B400 34 with 655 at HL including Chemistry and Biology

(or Human Biology), one at HL6

& Dietetics BSc (B401) will be expected

to inform academic sta and occupational

health of any relevant issues (this includeshealth issues such as eating disorders that may

inuence the students judgement in clinical

practice). Students accepting a place on the

Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (B401) will also

be required to obtain occupational health

clearance and Criminal Records Bureau

clearance at the enhanced level.

Career prospects and graduatedestinationsA high proportion of our nutrition graduates

continue to work in the area, for example

entering nutrition research institutes throughout

the world. In view of the growth of publicinterest in food and health, properly qualied

nutritionists are highly sought after. Many are

employed by consumer groups, food retailers,

government and the food industry and others

become food and health journalists. Graduates

in Nutrition are eligible to apply for the

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. Dietitians

work in a variety of locations and in a diverse

range of roles. Following graduation, most

dietitians work in the NHS setting either in acute

clinical care or in community and primary care.

Many then go on to specialise in a particular area,

such as diabetes, obesity, nutritional support or

public health. However, there are many otherexciting roles including management, research,

education or working freelance. Some go on

to do further study (eg MSc, PhD) and the

Nutrition & Dietetics BSc followed by clinical

practice is an ideal building block for this.

RECENT GRADUATES HAVEFOUND EMPLOYMENT AS... Dietitian, Leicester Royal Inrmary

Community Dietitian, Berkshire West PCT

Dietitian, Royal Brompton Hospital

Nutritionist and Advisor, Pzer Development Nutritionist, Unilever

ACCESS

B401 Access to Health and Human Sciences Diploma or

Access to Nutritional Diploma. This should be 60 credits

overall and all should be at Level 3. In total, 45 Level 3

credits should be achieved at Distinction, where credit

grades are available.

B400 Access to Health and Human Sciences Diploma or Access

to Nutritional Diploma. This should be 60 credits overall

and all should be at Level 3. In total, 36 Level 3 credits

should be achieved at Distinction, where credit grades

are available. In terms of subjects, 36 Level 3 credits

should be in a mixture of chemistry and biology, and thismust include a minimum of 18 Level 3 credits in chemistry.

Access to Nursing is not eligible. Access to Science is

eligible only if the requirements above can be met.

SCOTTISH HIGHERS & ADVANCED HIGHERS

B401 A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 at Highers including Chemistry and Biology

(or Human Biology)

B400 A2 A2 B3 B3 B3 at Highers including Chemistry and

Biology (or Human Biology)

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

B401 A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 including Chemistry and Biology

(or Human Biology)

B400 A1 A1 B1 B1 B2 B2 including Chemistry and Biology

(or Human Biology)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS AND/OR SAT/ACT

B401 Three AP subjects with 554 including Chemistry and

Biology (or Human Biology)

B400 Three AP subjects with 544 including including Chemistry

and Biology (or Human Biology)

CAMBRIDGE PRE-U

B401 3 Pre-U principal subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2including Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology)

B400 3 Pre-U principal subjects with grades of D3 M2 M2

including Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology)

APTITUDE TEST

No test required

More information including requirements for other countries can be

found on our website www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus

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