MSc Human Nutrition
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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About the courseDesigned for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this broad-ranging programme offers you an advanced understanding of nutrition and the links between diet and health. Core nutrition science will underpin a critical evaluation of the role of nutrition in public health at the local, national and international level.This contemporary masters degree is designed to develop professionals with a broad range of skills in human nutrition who are equipped to manage and lead in a ...Read more

About the course

Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this broad-ranging programme offers you an advanced understanding of nutrition and the links between diet and health. Core nutrition science will underpin a critical evaluation of the role of nutrition in public health at the local, national and international level.

This contemporary masters degree is designed to develop professionals with a broad range of skills in human nutrition who are equipped to manage and lead in a range of dynamic settings, such as public health nutrition, health promotion, sports nutrition, the media, research and government.

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- Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this full time programme will provide you with a new and alternative career pathway.
- Train to become an evidence based nutrition professional equipped to manage and lead in dynamic settings.
- The only programme of this type in the south-west region.
- Delivered by a team with extensive experience in the delivery of masters level modules and a diverse range of expertise in nutrition, public health, research, sports nutrition and physiology. The team have external recognition for the quality of feedback to support student learning.
- The programme will be accredited with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) allowing students who have completed the masters to apply for direct entry at associate level to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
- Focuses on public health nutrition and disease prevention at the local, national and international level.
- Develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of current and topical issues in sports nutrition and apply them to current practice utilising links with local sporting partnerships.
- Engage with local AfN registrants who will provide curriculum enrichment, local expertise and knowledge of future career pathways.
- Research informed teaching will be embedded throughout the curriculum.
- Issues around sustainability of nutrition will be threaded throughout the programme.
- Gain a core understanding of professional practice and ethics, elements of which are embedded within the programme.

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70/101
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2nd
CUG Ranking
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65th
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Entry requirements

Students need to have a BSc (Hons) degree at 2:2 or above or European first cycle equivalent in a science or social science subject.

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£11,350 per year

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£19,550 per year

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£19,550 per year

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