MSc Public Health Nutrition
Master
In Ormskirk
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Ormskirk
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Duration
1 Year
This MSc in Public Health Nutrition will provide you with the specialist scientific knowledge and practical skills required to meet the nutritional challenges of the 21st century. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the role diet and nutrients play in the aetiology, prevention, treatment and management of diseases, discovering how to apply this knowledge in a variety of health-based settings and make evidence-based judgements on appropriate nutritional care. You will also develop a clear understanding of the factors that influence food choice. The context for the programme is provided by societal issues such as a rapidly ageing population, food poverty and food insecurity, health inequalities in nutritional wellbeing and the high prevalence of obesity.
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About this course
You will be able to register with the Association for Nutrition as an Associate Nutritionist upon completion of the course via the submission of a portfolio of evidence.
This programme provides ideal preparation to progress into nutrition-related roles in many organisations within the public and private sector. These include local authorities, charitable organisations, the NHS, health promotion organisations, the leisure industry and the private sector. Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto PhD study to further develop a specialist knowledge of nutrition.
The normal minimum entry criteria is a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject such as nutrition, dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, sport science, health, food science or biology.
For overseas applicants, IELTS 7 or equivalent is required.
An interview will form part of the selection process.
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Subjects
- Public
- Public Health
- Public Health Nutrition
- Nutrition Metabolism
- Disease
- Nutrition
- Human Metabolism
- Biochemical
- Physiological Systems
- Health Behaviours
- Human Nutrition
- Nutritionist
Course programme
HUG4001 Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (30 credits)
HUG4003 Health Behaviours and Nutrition (30 credits)
HUG4004 Research Methods (20 credits)
HUG4008 Public Health Nutrition with an International Perspective (20 credits)
HUG4009 Contemporary Issues in Human Nutrition (20 credits)
HUG4007 Dissertation (60 credits)
Additional information
How will I be assessed?
Assessment methods are varied and include a combination of essays, case studies, presentations and examinations.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught by specialists in the fields of nutrition, health, physiology, biochemistry and psychology. The programme team are actively engaged in nutrition-related research and consultancy and will use this expertise to support and enhance your learning experience.
Course Length:1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time
MSc Public Health Nutrition