HAR6212: Nutritional Epidemiology
This module is led by Liz Williams. It runs in the Autumn semester and is worth 15 credits.
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Module description
This module is designed to
- introduce students to the basic principles of nutritional epidemiology
- provide students with a knowledge of epidemiological study design and the ability to interpret epidemiological research
- introduce students to the methods of dietary assessment and analysis options, and enable them to collect, analyse and interpret dietary information
- provide students with a knowledge of the socio-ecological influences on food choice
- introduce students to the nutritional challenges of vulnerable population groups and the importance of nutrition policy.
This module is limited to 50 students.
Objectives
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to
- describe the principles of epidemiological study design
- discuss the limitations of nutritional epidemiological methods
- interpret nutritional epidemiological research
- demonstrate critical appraisal of the published literature in nutritional epidemiology
- describe the range of dietary assessment methods available and discuss their application
- describe the socio-ecological influences on food choice
- provide examples of food policy in practice in vulnerable population groups
- present research summaries accurately and concisely to their peers
Teaching
This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:
Learning outcomes will be delivered through a series of lectures and seminars. These sessions will be supplemented by resources provided via Blackboard to allow students to enrich their learning through self-study. Students will also take part in a practical workshop led by tutors with practical expertise of dietary assessment, and an assessed oral presentation day.
Fees and funding
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How to apply
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Contact
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International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.