BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The Undergraduate Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered by Glasgow Caledonian University aims to provide students with an integral understanding of the science of nutrition and its application to improving human health. The program's interdisciplinary approach includes components of biological sciences and social aspects to enable students to evaluate the complex situations faced by dietitians.Course Content: The course is structured around three key principles which are biochemistry and physiology; human nutrition and dietetics; and aspects of professional practice. The modules are designed to develop the skills required to promote healthier lifestyles and manage diet-related diseases.Key Modules: Noteworthy modules in this programme include Principles of Human Nutrition, Principles of Biochemistry, Introduction to Psychology and Sociology, Human Body Systems, Physiological Regulations, Food and Its Importance to Health, and Metabolism and its Disorders among others.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This allows graduates to apply to use the protected title 'Dietitian'.Future Careers: The course prepares students for opportunities in various areas such as nutrition science, publishing or journalism, food and health advisory roles, sports nutrition, health promotion, public health, clinical dietetics, and project coordination among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.