Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:09
The course will introduce you to the key theoretical concepts in the study of human nutrition and develop a range of transferable skills such as independent learning and interpersonal skills. It will enable you to develop a broad knowledge, understanding, and evaluation of core principles underpinning the science of human nutrition which is an essential platform for all other courses taken within the MSc Human Nutrition programme.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Foundations of Nutrition aims to cover the biomedical topics which underpin the study of human nutrition, and the fundamental subjects in Nutrition comprise the biochemistry and metabolism of macro- and micronutrients, and non-nutritive dietary components. The course will also provide students with the opportunity to hone their transferrable skills such as teamwork, communication, and self-directed learning.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
MCQ/short answer test delivered online via MyAberdeen. Feedback via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the impact of processing on the nutritional quality of foods. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the differences in the metabolism of nutrients and their interactions. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Define the role of non-nutritive dietary components in humans. |
| Factual | Understand | Summarise the underlying physiology and metabolism related to human nutrition. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Communicate human nutrition information effectively. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
30-minute duration. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the differences in the metabolism of nutrients and their interactions. |
| Factual | Understand | Summarise the underlying physiology and metabolism related to human nutrition. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Define the role of non-nutritive dietary components in humans. |
| Procedural | Apply | Communicate human nutrition information effectively. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the impact of processing on the nutritional quality of foods. |
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