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Overview
In this interdisciplinary Sustainable Diets and Global Food Systems course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll explore the complex nature of sustainable diets and how we can achieve them within a global food system.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to…
- Explain what a sustainable diet is.
- Describe the need for sustainable diets, both nationally and globally.
- Explain the complexity of sustainable diets, their different attributes, and how they combine into a single entity (synergies and trade-offs).
- Identify some of the drivers and challenges of achieving sustainable diets.
- Understand external influences of a global food system in delivering sustainable diets.
- Apply an interdisciplinary approach to food systems research.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Global burden of disease
- Nutrient requirements and dietary guidelines
- Food safety
- Climate change
- Land, water, and biodiversity
- Food waste
- Socio-cultural aspects of eating
- Determinants of food choices
- Access and affordability
- Nutritional, environmental and social trade-offs
- Development and description of sustainable diets (eg, WWF Livewell and EAT-Lancet projects)
Key information
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 45 other Short Courses in Nutrition & Dietetics 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
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
Living costs
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
729 - 1069 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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