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On completing the course, you should be able to apply to become an Associate Nutritionist (either in Public Health or Sports and Exercise) with the Nutrition Society, which will allow you to use ANutr after your name. After 3 years of relevant experience, Associate Nutritionists should be able to become either a Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr) or Registered Sport and Exercise Nutritionist (RSENutr).
The course team has a wide range of expertise ranging from whole body metabolic research, epidemiology, dietary assessment and clinical research to nutrition policy. These aspects are reflected in the course. Accreditation is being sought for the course from the professional body The Nutrition Society.
Course Structure
The MSc is a one-year full-time course, involving 30 weeks of taught modules divided into two 15-week semesters commencing in either September or February. The part-time mode follows a similar pattern over two years.
As a full-time student you will take four taught core modules and two optional taught modules.
* Assessment of Nutritional Status
* Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health I
* Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health II (core for the Public Health route)
* Sports and Exercise Nutrition (core for the Sport Nutrition route)
* Obesity & Weight Management
* Scientific Frameworks for Research
Optional modules:
* Nutrition Politics and Policy
* Exercise and Health
* Advanced Nutrition Research Techniques
To qualify for the MSc award you will need to carry out a Research Project and then submit a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination.
Career opportunities include employment in the food industry, research, the media and charitable organisations. Graduates are well placed to apply for research studentships with a view to completing a PhD. Graduates should be able to register as either Associate Public Health Nutritionist or Associate Sport and Exercise Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society. Career opportunities are increasing in both fields.