Bsc (honours) Human Nutrition And Health in Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Bsc (honours) Human Nutrition And Health in Sheffield Hallam University

• Explore how particular diets impact on health and disease.
• Study the composition of foods and the food chain.
• Learn how to review, develop and evaluate public health initiatives and policies.
• Assess the impact of diets on performance in sports and exercise.
• Develop, record and reflect on professional skills you need to work in the nutrition sector.

Diet-related diseases take their toll on the quality of life for many people, and impact on health inequalities at a national level. In this course, you'll meet exacting industry standards and gain the knowledge, experience and skills you need to work in the field of nutrition.

Work placements

As a student, you will have the opportunity to undertake an optional paid placement year. We have a robust support system in place to help you when preparing and applying for a placement, and you will be supported by a dedicated work and employability mentor. Completing a placement is a great way to significantly enhance your professional development and build an eye-catching CV to impress future employers.

Live projects

Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to work on range of consultancy projects. For example, past students have worked on the development and nutritional analysis of a seasonal menu for a local dementia friendly café, healthy eating classroom education sessions in local primary schools, cook and eat sessions for a local scouts group and the development of a cooking resource pack for young adults with learning difficulties.

Other live projects involve interacting with members of the public to deliver sound and evidence-based nutrition information such as during our annual and well attended nutrition fair. You will also have the opportunity to practice your motivational interviewing skills to support behaviour change and promote healthier lifestyles.

Field trips

There are a number of field trips embedded in different modules to provide context to your learning and give you the opportunity to apply your skills. Past students have attended Food Matters Live, and various British Dietetic Association workshops.

Networking opportunities

The placement, live projects and field trips provide excellent networking opportunities. Additionally, alumni are invited regularly to come and meet our current students. This represents a fantastic opportunity to not only get a critical insight of different career options, but also start building your own professional network.

Competitions

We encourage our students to submit their work to the Nutrition Society student conference and relevant awards. In the past, our students have been recognised externally for the high standard of their work. One of our students recently won the Institute of Food Science and Technology young scientist award.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• nutrition and scientific affairs
• public health or community nutritionist
• weight and diabetes management
• behaviour change
• food industry (nutrition)
• sport nutrition
• research (including post-graduate research degrees)

Previous graduates from BSc Nutrition courses at Sheffield Hallam have gone on to work for:

• Birmingham Children's hospital / Chesterfield Royal hospital / Royal Derby Hospital
• Boots
• Bupa
• Why Weight Sheffield

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