This course consists of two themes, aimed to build on key concepts introduced in Principles of Nutrition I.
- The biochemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of human metabolism will be reviewed. You will gain a deep understanding of how these pathways integrate in day-to-day metabolism, and also in more extreme physiological states.
- You will apply knowledge and understanding of dietary standards developed in Principles of Nutrition I and gain a systematic understanding of the application of dietary standards and theoretical concepts to determine the adequacy and validity of reported dietary intake data.
This 20-credit, master's level (Level 7) course is a module on the MSc Human Nutrition. Any credit gained on this course can be counted towards the master's degree.
Dates and times
The course will run on a weekly basis on a Monday morning between 9am-12pm on:
- 25th September 2023 - 15th December 2023.
Location
This course will be delivered in-person and take place at St Mary’s University main campus, Twickenham.
Prices
The full cost is £917 excluding the course assessment.
Participants can opt to take the course assessment at an additional cost of £250. The deposit cost is £50 which is payable upon application. The course fee excludes refreshments and accommodation. Information on accommodation on campus or in local hotels can be provided upon request.
Please ensure you can commit to the scheduled dates as unfortunately we are unable to give refunds.
St Mary's University alumni receive a 20% discount.
Content
Throughout the course you will study Nutritional Biochemistry which will include:
- carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, catabolic and anabolic pathways and hormonal and allosteric control of pathways
- integration of macronutrient metabolism
- metabolic responses to extreme situations (exercise, starvation and diabetes)
- alcohol metabolism
- personalised nutrition.
You will also study Assessment of Dietary Intake which covers:
- dietary survey methodology
- application of dietary standards to determine adequacy of intake, EAR cut-point method
- issues with the validity of dietary intake data, random and systematic error, identifying low energy reporters and Goldberg.
Lead Tutor
Ammi King – Senior Lecturer in MSc Human Nutrition
Ammi is the Course Lead for MSc Human Nutrition and teaches across three programmes. As an AfN registered nutritionist Ammi has a strong interest in teaching and research.
Requirements
Students will normally be expected to have achieved a 2:1 or a good 2:2 (or equivalent) from a UK university in biosciences or evidence of recent academic study, or a period of professional experience with responsibilities in a relevant field.
Without appropriate evidence, such as a degree certificate, you will not be eligible for this course.
Assessment
For participants who choose not to undertake the assignments, a certificate of attendance will be provided.
Participants who complete and pass the course assessments will receive a certificate of accreditation at master’s level.
This course will be assessed through a 2,500 word report to assess the adequacy and validity of reported dietary intake data, as well as a written exam.
Award
Upon successful assessment, learners will be awarded 20 master's level (Level 7) academic credits. Credits may be transferred onto existing master's degrees at St Mary’s University.
Book your place now
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