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Overview
Nutrition as a science has evolved from many disciplines including, physiology, cell science, biochemistry and molecular biology. The multidisciplinary nature of the subject area makes it an exciting and dynamic field of study.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the Essentials of Nutrition course at the University of Westminster, you will be able to:
- explain basic aspects of biochemistry and physiology relevant to the study of nutrition
- outline the processes involved in digestion and absorption
- describe the role of each of the macronutrients and selected micronutrients
- explain dietary reference values
- give examples of the influence of nutrition in health and disease
Programme Structure
The course comprises eight units, which cover:- Essentials of a diet
- Macronutrients: carbohydrates
- Macronutrients: fats and proteins
- Food intake and control
- Micronutrients: vitamins
- Micronutrients: minerals
- Dietary requirements
- Nutrition, health and disease
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Within a week of booking
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 323 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This online short course is a preparatory course for students who are looking to study further in the field of nutrition. It is in particular for students who are hoping to go onto the Global Public Health Nutrition MSc or Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc but have minimal or no previous nutritional experience or qualifications.
- The course may also be well-suited for those keen to further their knowledge in the field of nutrition. However, please note that this is a self-study course with many tasks to complete along the way.
Tuition Fee
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International
500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Funding
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