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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Overview

  • Explore the scientific relationship between diet, health and wellbeing using the most up-to-date research to understand the importance of nutrition for health and performance
  • Unique research-led modules co-created with industry on topics such as sustainable nutrition, and bioactives for health
  • Exceptional access to internationally-leading research groups and facilities with the opportunity to develop research projects
  • The excellent relationships between academics and the nutrition industry will facilitate opportunities for industry placements to enhance employability
  • Diverse potential career paths post-degree including; public health; health improvement and policy; local and national government; non-government organisations; the food industry; sport and exercise industries; media and communications

How will I learn?

  • Lectures: introducing topics, and providing a framework for further reading, and background material for extended work.
  • Laboratory and practical sessions: working in small groups with specialist equipment to put knowledge into practice and develop skills you will need in your future career.
  • Seminars: discussion, role play and short presentations in smaller groups.
  • Independent research and study: reading, researching, writing, practice assignments, projects and dissertation.
  • Study groups: work with other students and utilise their support.
  • Dissertation: an extended and original piece of independent research conducted in an area related to your specialism. You will present this at a third-year Sport Science dissertation conference.
  • Guest lectures: hear from visiting experts in exercise and sport.

Assessment

All modules are assessed, with second and third year modules contributing towards your final degree classification. Modules are assessed using a variety of methods including essays, exams, oral and written presentations, laboratory reports and a dissertation. We aim to strike a 50:50 balance between coursework and exams over the duration of the programmes.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 29,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB - AAB

Excluding General Studies.Grade B in Biology and another Science subject required.

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University information

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, England

Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

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