Universities United Kingdom King's College London Courses Nutritional Sciences BSc

Nutritional Sciences BSc
at King's College London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 28,961
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

Nutrition is one of the biggest factors influencing health – the more we know about food, the more we can do to improve lives around the world. At King’s, you can immerse yourself in cutting-edge research in everything from public health to eating disorders, then put together your own research project in your final year.

With modules covering specialist topics in related subjects, you’ll develop a broad knowledge suitable for any career in the field. And with practical lab sessions and work placement opportunities, you’ll have the experience and confidence to stand out.

Course Content
Structure
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take:
- Introduction to Biochemistry for Health Sciences (15 credits)
- Introduction to Nutrition (30 credits)
- Introduction to Food Science & Technology (15 credits)
- Genetics & Molecular Biology (15 credits)
- Physiology for Nutrition Students (30 credits)
- Social and Psychological Studies (15 credits)
Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take:
- Nutrition & Health (30 credits)
- Food Habits (15 credits)
- Research Methods for Health Sciences (15 credits)
Year 3

Required modules

You are required to take:
- Applied Nutrition (30 credits)
- Clinical Nutrition (15 credits)
- Nutrition Research Project (30 credits)
- Specialised Topics in Nutrition (15 credits)
Entry Requirement
Must be registered on as a student at your home university for the duration of your time at King's (i.e you cannot be on a leave of absence from your degree) and your university is transferring at least some of the credits earned at King's towards your degree.
Undergraduate students must be registered on a BA/BSc/LLB or equivalent undergraduate degree.
Undertaken a minimum of 1 year of university level study.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£28961 per year

Career Prospect

Skilled nutritionists are always in demand as there’s a global increase in public interest in food and health.

A significant proportion of our Nutrition graduates now work in a disciplines related to nutrition. With growing health concerns that relate to diet and lifestyle and public interest in food and health, suitably qualified registered nutritionists are highly sought after. Many of our graduates are now employed in the food industry, consumer groups, major food retailers, governmental and non- governmental agencies, media, community nutrition in the UK and public health in developing countries.

Graduates may also continue to study, as the Nutrition BSc is good preparation for postgraduate education in molecular sciences like nutrigenomics and nutritional immunology; clinical sciences like dietetics; and public health, for instance international health and development.

In the final year, Nutrition Profession Study Days are held, whereby you will receive specific career advice and guidance for the nutrition profession from academic tutors, the Careers Services at King’s College London and from external professionals working in a variety of disciplines in nutrition.

Cost Of Studying At King's College London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Nutritional Sciences BSc at King's College London