Nutrition and Dietetics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics course has been responsible for training dietitians since the University was granted its Charter in 1966. Our food science courses are ranked second in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and top three by the Complete University Guide 2020.The Department of Nutritional Sciences is home to an innovative teaching and learning environment. We also achieved 100 per cent overall satisfaction for Nutrition in the National Student Survey 2019.On this four-year course you’ll have the opportunity to take on three placements, preparing you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive as a dietitian.**What you will study**Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics course has been specifically designed for students with a strong interest in food, people, science and medicine, who wish to use their knowledge to help prevent and treat disease as a registered dietitian.Dietetics involves translating nutritional science and information about food into practical dietary advice. This may be aimed at the general public to promote health, or in a clinical environment to treat a wide range of medical disorders.You’ll learn how food intake and dietary requirements can be altered by illness, and how to apply therapeutic diets to treat disease. The course will give you the knowledge and skills to respond to the diverse needs of patients, families and carers within a variety of settings.Our BSc Nutrition and Dietetics course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.