Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition

This programme is intended for all professionals wishing to work in the eating disorders field at a high level. The qualifications (MSc, Diploma, Certificate) will appeal to clinicians and scientists who wish to provide treatment, develop services and conduct research in this field.

This MSc provides a sound programme in human nutrition covering practical approaches, research methods and nutrition in the general population and in disease states. Eating disorders are presented using different teaching methods with an extensive series of seminars, tutorial and clinical attachments at St Ann's, Great Ormond Street and the Royal Free London Hospitals. Students will also undertake a significant research project.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of eight core modules (120 credits), and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) is offered.

Core modules

• Disease and Disordered Eating
• Eating Disorders: Clinical Science
• Eating Disorders: Treatment
• Fundamentals of Nutrition and Metabolism
• Malnutrition in the Community
• Practical Nutrition Assessment
• Research Methods
• Therapeutic Aspects of Clinical Nutrition

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of between 10,000-12,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, laboratory work, and practicals. Assessment is through examination, presentations, essays, practical reports and the dissertation.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a biological science, medical or healthcare discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.