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Course summary
- Explore how particular diets impact on health and disease.
- Study the composition of foods and the food chain.
- Learn how to review, develop and evaluate public health initiatives and policies.
- Assess the impact of diets on performance in sports and exercise.
- Develop, record and reflect on professional skills you need to work in the nutrition sector.
Diet-related diseases take their toll on the quality of life for many people, and impact on health inequalities at a national level. In this course, you'll meet exacting industry standards and gain the knowledge, experience and skills you need to work in the field of nutrition.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Read more about the accreditation for this course.
Student View
Watch student Aman Tung talk about the BSc Human Nutrition and Health course at Sheffield Hallam University.
How you learn
Your lecturer’s view
Watch course leader Dr Rachel Rundle talk about the BSc Human and Nutrition course at Sheffield Hallam University.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc Human Nutrition and Health course, or if you just want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. This varied and intellectually stimulating course allows you to bring theoretical studies to life. You’ll reinforce your understanding through practicals, consultancy projects and applied learning activities, working alongside external partners ranging from schools to voluntary sector organisations.
Throughout, you'll benefit from the expertise of a teaching team with extensive sector experience, and work in state-of-the-art facilities including sensory suites, development kitchens, laboratories and athletics centres.
You'll learn through
- lectures and seminars
- real-world consultancy projects
- guest lectures
- practical sessions
Course leaders and tutors
Mohammed Yaqub
Senior LecturerSenior Lecturer in Events Management at Sheffield Business School. Driven by a personal passion for excellence and professional quality; practising the ideals of cre … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
As a student, you will have the opportunity to undertake an optional paid placement year while on the full course. We have a robust support system in place to help you when preparing and applying for a placement, and you will be supported by a dedicated work and employability mentor. Completing a placement is a great way to significantly enhance your professional development and build an eye-catching CV to impress future employers.
Live projects
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to work on range of consultancy projects. For example, past students have worked on the development and nutritional analysis of a seasonal menu for a local dementia friendly café, healthy eating classroom education sessions in local primary schools, cook and eat sessions for a local scouts group and the development of a cooking resource pack for young adults with learning difficulties.
Other live projects involve interacting with members of the public to deliver sound and evidence-based nutrition information such as during our annual and well attended nutrition fair. You will also have the opportunity to practice your motivational interviewing skills to support behaviour change and promote healthier lifestyles.
Field trips
There are a number of field trips embedded in different modules to provide context to your learning and give you the opportunity to apply your skills. Past students have attended Food Matters Live, and various British Dietetic Association workshops.
Networking opportunities
The placement, live projects and field trips provide excellent networking opportunities. Additionally, alumni are invited regularly to come and meet our current students. This represents a fantastic opportunity to not only get a critical insight of different career options, but also start building your own professional network.
Competitions
We encourage our students to submit their work to the Nutrition Society student conference and relevant awards. In the past, our students have been recognised externally for the high standard of their work. One of our students recently won the Institute of Food Science and Technology young scientist award.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- nutrition and scientific affairs
- public health or community nutritionist
- weight and diabetes management
- behaviour change
- food industry (nutrition)
- sport nutrition
- research (including post-graduate research degrees)
Previous graduates from BSc Nutrition courses at Sheffield Hallam have gone on to work for:
- Birmingham Children's Hospital / Chesterfield Royal Hospital / Royal Derby Hospital
- Boots
- Bupa
- Why Weight Sheffield
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with:
- fully equipped food and nutrition laboratories
- nutrient quantification equipment
- specialist health and physical activity measurement devices
- bio-electrical impedence body composition analysers
- dynameters for measuring strength and power output
- state of the art development kitchens
- a sensory evaluation suite conforming to the latest British standards
- Nutritics, a specialist software for diet assessment
- PebblePad, to record, organise and evaluate all the evidence from your course and relevant extra-curricular activities which support your professional development and reflective practice
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 64
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications including a relevant Science subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Mathematics, Geology, Psychology or Sport Science. We do not accept General Studies. For example:
- CC at A Level
- MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
- Two sciences at grade C or 4 (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or double science equivalents)
• Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Science, Social Science or Health Science based subject with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Issues | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Self And Stakeholder Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Practice Of Business In The Events, Food, Hospitality And Tourism Industries | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic And Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Biochemistry And Physiology For Nutrition | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Food Composition And Ingredient Functionality | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Food Safety Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Introduction To Human Nutrition | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Applied Nutrition Portfolio | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Nutrition Through The Lifecycle | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Physical Activity And Health | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Physiology And Biochemistry Of Health And Disease | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Public Health In Practice | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Epidemiology Of Diet And Disease | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Food And Nutrition Consultancy Challenge | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Food And Nutrition Research Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Food Perception And Consumer Behaviour | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Global Issues In Nutrition And Health | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Issues In Sports Nutrition | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Food and nutrition courses (PDF, 241.7KB)Legal information
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