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MSc - Master of Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Course summary
On this course, you’ll study nutrition in detail, while focusing on the subject of obesity and weight management. You’ll explore the root causes behind these issues, and understand the roles nutritionists can play in supporting individuals to reach their weight loss goals.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course aims to develop your theoretical and practical skills ready for industry. It is based around four major strands — covering core and specialist knowledge, as well as employability and research skills.
We use a student-centred approach. The course content is delivered by experts and has been designed to equip you with the relevant expertise and experience you need for employment.
The teaching team uses their own research and professional backgrounds to bring the theoretical content to life and ensure that you learn about the latest developments in the field.
You learn through:
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
Normally an honours degree in a science or relevant discipline (2:2 or above) or recognised equivalent qualification. For example food science, nutrition, health and wellbeing, exercise science, biological sciences and psychology would all be relevant. Applicants with an honours degree in an alternative discipline and relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,310 per year
Students from Domestic
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.
£17,205 per year
Students from EU
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
£17,205 per year
Students from International
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
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