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Undergraduate

• BSc in Nutrition (3 year course)
Introduction

This 3-year course leads to a BSc Honours degree in Nutrition from King’s College London and qualifies students for a wide variety of careers. The programme is normally studied full-time over three years, though provision exists for part-time study during one of the years. It is a broad degree, allowing nutrition to be studied in the context of other biological sciences. Specialist modules in nutrition make up approximately half the programme, spread over all three years to allow progression in the depth of study and the breadth of subject knowledge. In both year 2 and year 3 students are allowed sufficient choice to develop a coherent programme of study in a variety of related disciplines. This enables the graduate to work in a number of nutrition-related fields, and recognises the fact that nutritional science develops by the interaction of nutrition with other biological sciences.

The BSc course is accredited by the Nutrition Society, so Graduates from the course are eligible to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Accredited Nutritionists.


First Year
Introduction to Nutrition
Social and Psychological Studies
Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Basic Biochemistry
Physiological Systems
Molecular and Cellular Genetics

Second Year
Nutrition and Health
Food Habits
Research Methods for Health Sciences
Up to four optional subjects, which must include physiology and biochemistry, and may also include immunology, microbiology, genetics.

Third Year
Applied Nutrition
Public Nutrition Project
Specialised Topics in Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Two optional subjects, chosen from final year courses within the School (e.g. Nutrition and Genetics).
Entrance Requirements
A Level
Grades: BBB (300 tariff points)

This must include:
A level Chemistry
A level Biology or Human Biology
A level in one other subject (not including General Studies or Critical Thinking)

Access
We welcome applications from students taking Access to Science. However, in view of the variability in the number and content of credits studied, all applicants are considered on an individual basis. As a guide, we require Access to Science (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits, all at level 3. Supplementary information and scores for certain credits may be required. In addition a further 12 separate level 3 credits are required. 24 credits Level 3 in Chemistry must be included.

Scottish Highers & Advancced Highers
ABBBB at Highers including Chemistry & Biology
Applications
All students applying for the BSc in Nutrition should submit an application through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). When the UCAS application has been received, potential candidates will be shortlisted and those resident in the United Kingdom will be invited to attend a Department Open Day which will include a tour, a lecture, an interview and lunch. Those who wish to make informal enquiries prior to their UCAS application should write to guysadmissions@kcl.ac.uk

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics (4 year course)
• Introduction
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• This 4-year course leads to a BSc Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from King’s College London and enables Registration in Dietetics with the Health Professions Council. The programme is normally studied full-time over four years, though provision exists for part-time study in the first year. It includes three dietetic placements in approved clinical departments.
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• The first two years allow the student to build a broad base of biological science with nutrition as the major component, while being introduced to key aspects of professional practice that are relevant to placement A. The third year covers much of the basic dietetic theory in preparation for placement B, while continuing the study of nutrition and one other optional science to maintain appropriate breadth of knowledge at third year level. The final year involves more advanced study of dietetics, with considerable scope for reflection and linking with placement experience, together with a project which encourages the synthesis of a variety of skills and knowledge. By the end of placement C students are able to work independently as dietitians.
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• First Year
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Introduction to Food Science and Technology
• Basic Biochemistry
• Physiological Systems
• Introduction to Professional Practice
• Social & Psychological studies
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• Second Year
• Nutrition & Health
• Endocrinology, Reproduction and Physiological Control
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Food Habits
• Food Service & Catering Management
• Metabolism
• Placement A (4 weeks between May and August)
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• Third Year
• Applied Nutrition
• Diet Therapy
• Principles of Clinical Science and Therapeutics
• Communication & Health Promotion
• One optional subject chosen from final year courses within the School (e.g. Nutrition and Genetics).
• Placement B (12 weeks between May and September)
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• Fourth Year
• Advanced Diet Therapy & Medicine
• Management, Health and Social Policy
• Dietetic Research Project
• Placement C (12 weeks between January and April)
• Entrance Requirements
• A Level
• Grades: ABB (320 tariff points)
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• This must include:
• A level Chemistry
• A level Biology or Human Biology
• A level in one other subject (not including General Studies or Critical Thinking)
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• Access
• We welcome applications from students taking Access to Science. However, in view of the variability in the number and content of credits studied, all applicants are considered on an individual basis. As a guide, we require Access to Science (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits, all at level 3. Supplementary information and scores for certain credits may be required. In addition a further 12 separate level 3 credits are required. 24 credits Level 3 in Chemistry must be included.
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• Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
• AABBB at Highers including Chemistry & Biology
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• Work experience
• In addition to academic entry requirements, we are keen to ensure that applicants have had some experience working, volunteering or shadowing in a Health or Social Care environment that is relevant to nutrition and dietetics. This could include a nursing or residential home, a children’s play group, a catering kitchen or a hospital.
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• Applicants who live in London who wish to shadow a dietitian are requested not to contact clinical departments directly, due to the current constraints on NHS resources within London. Instead, applicants who live in London should attend one of the “Careers in Dietetics” open days organised by local dietitians. For further details of these open days please visit this website: Careers in Dietetics open days
• 'Careers in Dietetics'. Once you have attended such an open day you will be provided with an Attendance Certificate. If you are shortlisted for an interview for BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at King’s then you should bring a copy of this certificate with you and give it to your interviewers.
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• Applicants from outside of London may be able to independently organise an opportunity to shadow a Dietitian working within a hospital or community setting, and this should be a useful experience to view the work of a dietitian in real life. If you have been able to organise such a visit, then please ask the supervising dietitian to complete the form attached here. If you are shortlisted for interview for BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at King’s then you should bring this form with you and give it to your interviewers.
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• Applications
• All students applying for the BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics should submit an application through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). When the UCAS application has been received, potential candidates will be shortlisted and invited to attend King’s for a Department Open Day which will include a tour, a lecture, an interview and lunch. Those who wish to make informal enquiries prior to their UCAS application should write to guysadmissions@kcl.ac.uk