Human Nutrition (Public Health and Sports)

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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.

The normal academic standard for entry is a Lower Second (2.2) UK first degree in nutrition or a related subject such as biochemistry, sports science or physiology. Other releated subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be accepted. Proficiency in the English Language is essential. If English is not your first language, you will require an IELTS 6, TOEFL 580, CBT TOEFL 237 or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.