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MSc Human Nutrition

University of Plymouth

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MSc Human NutritionDesigned 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

MSc Human Nutrition

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.

Careers with this subject

Successful completion allows graduates to work in a variety of nutrition-related areas such as public health, food and/or health industries, the media, nutrition policy development, teaching and research for health and education services, or other organisations.

Key features

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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Full time | Plymouth University | 1 year | SEP

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WUSCA student ranking
65^th / 131

CompUniGuide ranking
71^st

CompUniGuide subject ranking
12^th

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SEP

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1 year

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20 Nov 17

Nutrition Exercise and Health BSc (Hons)

I have enjoyed it so far. I have enjoyed the lectures there and the staff have made us feel like a community rather...

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22 Jan 16

Nutrition Exercise and Health BSc (Hons)

I have extremely enjoyed my overall experience at Plymouth university. It's been pleasant and enjoyable. With great...

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3 star 20%

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Student rating ( 4.2) 2,646 reviews

5 star 39%

4 star 46%

3 star 12%

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University of Plymouth, Plymouth

CompUniGuide ranking

71st

Student rating

( 4.2)

Next open day

24 APRIL

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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the South Westerly coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. The University is renowned for its world leading research; postgraduate students are supported by accomplished and experienced staff who undertake research that is innovative, operates across disciplinary boundaries, and provides outstanding training for postgraduate students. Plymouth’s campus boasts nine award winning cafés, the Jill Craigie cinema, the city’s largest contemporary art gallery (the Arts Institute), and the Nancy Astor gym. There are also specialised campus facilities for medical, nursing and allied health students at Derriford Hospital and Treliske Hospital sites.