Nutrition

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Intensive conversion programme primarily for graduates in biological sciences or medicine. Gain a broad knowledge and understanding of nutrition and develop your scientific skills to graduate level. Includes taught modules and a research project. Leads to careers in nutrition planning, health promotion, nutrition information, teaching or research.

KEY BENEFITS * Well-established, broad-based conversion course covering all aspects of nutrition
* Taught in a research-led environment by staff who are experts in a wide variety of specialities
* An excellent stepping stone to nutrition planning, teaching or research in the health and education services, government or the food industry
* Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSEThe MSc is an intensive conversion programme intended primarily for graduates in biological sciences or medicine. The PG Dip is appropriate for those who wish to study for a shorter period than the MSc, including those who need to update their knowledge and do not wish to undertake a research project. Both aim to provide you with a broad knowledge and understanding of nutrition and to develop your scientific skills to graduate level.

DESCRIPTION MSc and PG Dip: The principles of nutrition, public health nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition research skills. From May to August MSc students undertake a supervised research project.

Core modules: Principles of Nutrition; Public Health Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition; Nutrition Research Skills; MSc Nutrition Project.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Core programme content * Principles of Nutrition
* Public Health Nutrition
* Clinical Nutrition
* Nutrition Research Skills
* MSc Nutrition Project.

Please see module list for details.

Indicative non-core content Please see module list for details.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT This is an intensive, full time, one year programme delivered through lectures; tutorials; interactive seminars; laboratory, statistics and computing practicals; research project (MSc only). Attendance at Divisional research seminars is encouraged. Modules are assessed by written exams, essays, practical write-ups, problem sets, seminars and a project report. The 10,000 word dissertation enables students to research a topic of their choice, working one-to-one with an academic supervisor.



MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year. Clinical Nutrition - Required Nutrition Research Project - Required Nutrition Research Skills - Required Principles Of Nutrition - Required Public Health Nutrition - Required

Minimum 2:1 first degree in biological science, including components of biochemistry and physiology, or a registrable qualification in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. Equivalent overseas qualifications accepted. For more information regarding entry requirements; please select the Further information tab and click on the hyperlink titled "Nutrition programme FAQs". English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)