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UndergraduateCourse summary
This CertHE programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in nutrition and health. This programme will facilitate the process of students becoming independent life-long learners and reflective practitioners who are able to acquire, interpret and present information. This programme provides a progression route to the BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle. Developing a thorough core knowledge and understanding of Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle is a core focus of our programme. However, you will also develop a wide-ranging, valuable skill set that is relevant and transferable to a number of industries. In addition to the practical skills relating to health and nutrition, you will develop key skills, such as leadership, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. As part of a wider campus offer, there are opportunities for you to gather external awards, such as the gym instructor, personal trainer and first aid qualifications. There will also be opportunities for you to gain practical experience of health assessment and dietary analysis activities, relating to authentic, real-world problems and cases. The programme has a dedicated nutrition laboratory where you can access nutrition-specific resources and use dietary analysis software. Speak Welsh? 40 credits of this course are available through the medium of Welsh.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; optional) • Human Physiology and Fitness (20 credits; compulsory) • Introduction to Health and Exercise Psychology (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Nutrition for Health (20 credits; compulsory) • Personal Training (20 credits; optional) (C) • The Science of Nutrition (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
The certificate is predominantly assessed through coursework.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP