Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health, Nutrition and Exercise

University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 14,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2006

Total Students: 20,000 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health, Nutrition and Exercise

Program Overview

Make the most of our high-spec facilities and equipment, world-leading research team and strong employer connections to become an expert in understanding the impact nutrition and exercise can have on health and fitness.

We know eating well and taking exercise are key factors in promoting good health. For this degree, you explore the science that lies behind this, covering specialisms such as physiology; nutrient metabolism; health psychology; and the prescription of nutrition and exercise. Other study areas include nutrition across the lifecycle; public health nutrition; exercise and behaviour change; and exercise and fitness testing.

You learn about the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge working with these patient groups within our clinics.

Why choose this course?

 

  • Study with a world-leading research team in community and other settings as well as in our sport and exercise science laboratories, with their state-of-the-art equipment
  • Benefit from our well-established employer links with the NHS and local community health programmes, which allow you to put your learning into practice and ensure the course stays ahead of the curve with current practice
  • Gain accreditation by the Association for Nutrition, which allows graduates to apply for direct entry onto the Register of Associate Nutritionists
  • Accreditation by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is also embedded within the course, with graduates awarded Level 3 Personal Training and Level 3 Exercise Referral
  • Develop transferable skills in communication; research methods; and researching, preparing and producing your own projects
  • Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below), gaining experience and making contacts for the future
  • On graduating, your career path could take you into the food, health or fitness industries; health promotion; lifestyle education; and public health