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MSc - Master of Science
Headington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Headington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Headington Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Overview
Nutrition is one of the most important factors contributing to human health. It’s an exciting and evolving field where your work could change lives and transform communities.
We’re home to the renowned Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health. You’ll have regular contact with top researchers throughout the course where you will hear the latest insights. Get involved in studies - as an assistant or work alongside them to gain key experience for your CV.
You’ll also focus on developing practical skills, working in labs and participating in projects. You’ll cover a range of topics, from nutrition in low-income countries to the impact of diet and physical activity on disease. These reflect the specialisms of our teaching team, which includes registered dietitians, nutritionists and specialists in areas like public health, chronic conditions or nutrition for sports.
The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, an organisation respected around the world.
Careers
Recent nutrition students have gone on to some exciting and wide-ranging careers with organisations like the NHS, Médecins Sans Frontières, Coca Cola, and many different research labs or independent healthcare agencies.
You might use the course to combine new skills with your existing job. Maybe you’re already working in the food or health industry and want to specialise. Or perhaps you fancy a change of career. With the broad range of skills you’ll develop here, and the international nature of the course, you’ll have plenty of options open to you.
Career destinations you might consider include:
Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.
In order to successfully complete a postgraduate course, applicants are usually expected to have (or be about to attain) at least a second class honours degree in a related scientific subject from a recognised institution of higher education. If you do not have these academic qualifications, you could still be offered a place on this course if you can show evidence of the potential to succeed based on professional and/or related experiences.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,750 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
£17,350 per year
Students from EU
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
£17,350 per year
Students from International
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities....