Applied Nutrition (MEDC0094)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This is a core module for students on the Year 3 BSc Nutrition and Medical Science programme. Places are very limited and students will be accepted based on availability and on a case-by-case basis.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module explores the theory, research and practice of nutritional care across a range of nutrition specialties provided by clinicians. It is a core module for level 6. Topics addressed will include learning about nutrition in practice across a range of specialties and environments including nutritional assessment, nutritional Support 鈥� Oral nutritional support (ONS), Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition and food Services and catering management.

By the end of the module students will have a knowledge and understanding of:

1) Development and evaluation of nutritional interventions pertinent to nutrition practice
2) Pharmacological agents used to treat disease states which are relevant to nutrition practice
3) Evidence-based guidance for nutrition practice
4) Communication skills for effective nutrition practice.

Indicative lecture topics:

Shared decision making in nutrition practice

Paediatrics
Nutritional assessment

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 25
Module leader: Dr Fausto Andreola
Who to contact for more information: med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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