16Apr
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Course summary
Course overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our Nutrition foundation year provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to progress to our Nutrition degree — ideal if you'd like to pursue a degree but lack the formal qualifications. As poor nutrition contributes to conditions like cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes, the demand for nutritionists is growing. Recent health policies emphasise the importance of nutrition to maintain health and reduce strain on the NHS. In the foundation year, you'll study modules on sport, activity and health. This will deepen your understanding of performance, wellbeing and group dynamics. You'll also build key skills for academic work. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you'll be able to progress onto our Nutrition BSc (Hons) degree. This course bridges the gap between healthcare and the food industry. It covers chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and teaches you how to create effective nutrition plans. We collaborate with local health organisations and sports clubs, providing you with practical learning experiences. The course covers a range of topics, allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals. Our course is taught by experts in nutrition. You'll also have access to facilities like our physiology laboratory and specialised equipment for nutrition and food chemistry. Why study with us
- Gain an understanding of sport from both performance and health perspectives.
- Develop the academic skills you need for success at degree level, including reflective learning.
- Enhance your personal and professional development, gaining practical skills with real-world application.
- Take part in hands-on workshops and practical sessions with peers who share your passion for health, while exploring how nutrition interacts with sport and performance.
- Develop your skills both independently and collaboratively through case studies, presentations and portfolio projects.
- Deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you, such as nutrition and food, human physiology, modern lifestyles, and physical activity.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Given the nature of this programme, applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, or relevant work/life experience and who have aspirations for professional careers in the fields of nutrition, but lack the requisite academic qualifications, are welcome. Such applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and may require the applicant to be invited to interview.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 to have been taken within two years prior to the course commencement date.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE