Clinical Nutrition PgDip
University of Aberdeen
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How do we improve our understanding of the relationship between diet and health?Study the clinical and scientific basis of human nutrition.Train in clinical, metabolic and molecular nutrition.Explore issues affecting public health.Learn how to help prevent disease.This online Masters in Clinical Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). It’s the voluntary regulator for nutritionists and nutrition scientists in the UK.This flexible Clinical Nutrition degree fits around ...Read more

How do we improve our understanding of the relationship between diet and health?

Study the clinical and scientific basis of human nutrition.

  • Train in clinical, metabolic and molecular nutrition.
  • Explore issues affecting public health.
  • Learn how to help prevent disease.

This online Masters in Clinical Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). It’s the voluntary regulator for nutritionists and nutrition scientists in the UK.

This flexible Clinical Nutrition degree fits around full-time work and lets you set your own study pace.

Study with the Rowett Institute

Join us online and you’ll learn with the Rowett Institute. It’s been informing government health policy and establishing the link between diet and health for over 100 years.

You’ll be joining an institute at the forefront of scientific research into diet-related health and food security issues today.

AfN accredited programme

Clinical Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).

Graduate and you can register with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as a Registered Associate Nutritionist.

Where this will take you

Become a Registered Associate Nutritionist

Clinical Nutrition is an AfN accredited programme.

This means, once you graduate, you can apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).

The degree was accredited by the AfN in July 2020 and will remain so for five years.

Assessments

All assessments are completed and delivered online.

Careers

Completing the MSc Clinical Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical insight required to advance your career in nutrition. You will broaden your career opportunities and develop an invaluable network of contacts.

Career options available to you include:

  • Nutritionist
  • Public Health Policy Manager
  • Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinator
  • Fitness and Nutrition Counsellor
  • Further study (PhD)
  • Academic jobs in universities (including lecturer, researcher).

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Lidija
27 Jan 23

As a remote student I feel widely supported by the university. Responses to my questions or any course issues are quickly answered and rectified...Read more

SR
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13 Jan 23

Great teaching staff in particular. Go above and..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have a 2:2 (lower-second) honours degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences or equivalent research or field experience.

Tuition fees

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£5,290 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£10,580. This indicative cost is based on 120 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2024.

£5,290 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£10,580. This indicative cost is based on 120 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2024.

£5,290 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£10,580. This indicative cost is based on 120 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2024.

£5,290 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£10,580. This indicative cost is based on 120 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2024.

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27 Jan 23
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As a remote student I feel widely supported by the university. Responses to my questions or any course issues are quickly answered and rectified....
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13 Jan 23
Clinical Nutrition MSc
Great teaching staff in particular. Go above and...
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University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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