Human Health and Disease MSc/Diploma

Home Postgraduate study Food Science, Health and Nutrition Human Health and DiseaseHuman Health and Disease MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview The understanding of the relationships between health and the exposure to a wide variety of environmental and nutritional factors has grown considerably in the past 3 decades but these interrelationships are hardly ever presented together as a programme of study. The MSc in Human Health and Disease brings together experts to deliver courses in toxicology, environmental medicine, physiology and nutrition to offer a unique curriculum related to human health and disease. Aims The aims of the Human Health and Disease programme of study are to provide the knowledge and skills for a career in the human health sciences. The programme will prepare students who wish to pursue a career related to biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical industry, environmental monitoring and toxicology. Programme duration MSc - 12 months Diploma - 9 months PG Diploma Programme content Core coursesMechanisms of human diseaseHuman nutrition through the lifespanToxicologyResearch studies in health and diseaseHuman nutrition and metabolic regulationRapid detection and identification of bacteria in food and clinical laboratoriesClinical LaboratoriesIndependent research project (MSc only)Optional coursesStudents select a further course from the following three options:Applied research design and analysisFood microbiologyMarine ecotoxicology Entry requirementsFor MSc level entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or approved...