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If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for food, and are fascinated by the relationships between food, nutrients, health, and disease, then the Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is for you. Read more…

Dietetics is the application of nutritional science to individuals and groups in health and various states of disease. As a Registered Dietitian (RD), you will be uniquely qualified to translate the latest nutritional science into practical dietary advice. Dietitians promote good health, advise about prevention of nutrition-related problems, and are able to treat disease and ill health. Working as part of a community or healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as diabetes or paediatrics, or you can employ your skills in the food or sports industries, education, research, or journalism.

MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics) graduates will meet the registration competency requirements of the New Zealand Dietitians Board. They will develop the attributes, qualities, and skills considered essential for gaining employment and making an important contribution in the community they will serve.

The programme provides students with sound knowledge of nutrition and dietetics science, theories underpinning current practices, and excellent understanding of professional and ethical practice. Students will improve their analytical thinking, gain effective communication and information management skills, and develop self-directed and independent learning abilities.

Careers

Graduates are eligible to apply to be registered with the New Zealand Dietitians Board to practise as a dietitian in New Zealand (NZRD), and will become eligible to apply for registration in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

DietitiansNZ is a professional association that represents dietitians practising in diverse areas of dietetics.

Career opportunities include:

Clinical Dietetics (e.g. hospitals, clinics, private practice)
Community Dietetics (e.g. Marae, public health, rest homes, schools)
Consultancy and Private Practice
Food Companies and Food Industry
Foodservice Management
Industry (e.g. corporate health and wellness, private consulting)
Health Promotion / Public Health Agencies (e.g NZ Ministry of Health, NZ Heart Foundation)
Media (e.g. writing publications, television, marketing)
Medical Nutritional Companies (e.g. nutrition and dietetics advisor, nutritional representative)
Research and Education
Sports and Exercise Nutrition (e.g. elite and recreational sports teams, fitness industry)

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Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Chester
Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

This is an accredited professional two-year postgraduate degree course which provides you with an award in Nutrition and Dietetics together with eligibility for registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (UK).

Please note that entry is to the Diploma stage of the course only. On successful completion of the Diploma stage, you may progress to the Master's; however, fees will be payable for this stage of the course should you decide to progress. Please see ‘Fees and Funding’.

Please also note that there is a strict deadline for applications to this course for 2017 entry of midnight on Friday 16th December 2016. We cannot accept any documentation after the deadline. Applications are now closed for 2017 entry

Why Study Nutrition and Dietetics with us?

We aim to deliver our accredited course in an innovative way. Academic and placement learning is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners who are all committed to helping you to develop the necessary skills to become an effective dietetic practitioner contributing to high-quality evidence-based practice.

You will have access to course-specific facilities and laboratories, and benefit from the Faculty’s links with local NHS trusts and practitioners, plus expertise from the pharmaceutical and food industries and British Dietetic Association specialist groups.

What will I learn?

Our modules aim to develop your critical awareness of evidence based practice. This includes studying clinical, biological, psychological and social aspects of dietetics and then utilising and developing your skills in a series of placement opportunities.

You will also develop applied research skills in nutrition and dietetics aimed at promoting high-quality effective care.

How will I be taught?

Teaching is delivered in interactive workshops, lectures, tutorials and practicals delivered in course-specific facilities and laboratories, and on placement with local NHS trusts and practitioners.
Due to the need to achieve professional accreditation and registration, the teaching experience is intensive and student focused. Contact hours vary through the semesters, but you will have around 12 contact hours and 18 hours of self-study per week, including working towards assessments.

How will I be assessed?

There are a variety of assessments including examinations, coursework, and group and individual presentations.

Postgraduate Visit Opportunities

If you are interested in this courses we have a number of opportunities to visit us and our campuses. To find out more about these options and to book a visit, please go to: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-visit-opportunities

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to know more about the University please request a prospectus at: http://prospectus.chester.ac.uk/form.php

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Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Bond University
Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Take the step toward a healthier future with Nutrition and Dietetics. Interested in clinical dietetics, private practice, food service management, public health nutrition, sports nutrition and nutrition research? Then the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is for you. Read more…

Take the step toward a healthier future with Nutrition and Dietetics

Interested in clinical dietetics, private practice, food service management, public health nutrition, sports nutrition and nutrition research? Then the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is for you. This program allows students interested in health and nutrition to choose their own pathway and area of nutrition they want to specialise in, while focusing on practical placement, communication and international engagement.

Not only will you graduate with these career-ready experiences, you'll be stepping into the next chapter of your nutrition and dietetics career by graduating sooner, as with Bond's accelerated degrees you can finish the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice in just two years.

About the program

This postgraduate professional program is designed to develop graduates to be work-ready for careers in nutrition and dietetics across practice areas including clinical dietetics, private practice, food service management, public health nutrition, sports nutrition and nutrition research. This program develops student competencies to exceed the accreditation requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia, making graduates eligible to apply for accredited practising dietitian (APD) status within the Dietitians Association of Australia. This program is distinctive because of its emphasis on developing evidence-based practitioners that have had intensive preparation in evidence-based dietetic practice, nutrition research and international engagement. All students will be required to participate in an international placement as part of their program.

Professional outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas including:

Clinical dietetics
Private practice
Food service management
Corporate health and wellness
Sports nutrition
Nutrition communications and media
Food industry
Culinary nutrition
Nutrition in childcare, schools and aged care facilities
Community and public health nutrition
Nutrition and dietetic research

Structure and subjects

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is a set program. You must complete all of the following subjects:

Semester 1 (May start)

Nutrition and Food Science (NUTR71-100)
Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (NUTR71-101)
Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (NUTR71-102)
Nutrition Issues and Priorities (NUTR71-103)

Semester 2

Clinical Dietetics A (NUTR71-104)
Food Service Dietetics (NUTR71-106)
Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (NUTR71-105)
Public Health Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-107)

Semester 3

Clinical Dietetics B (NUTR71-109)
Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (NUTR71-110)
Professional Placement Internship – Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR71-703)
Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management A (NUTR71-700)

Semester 4

Health Research Design and Planning (NUTR71-114)
Sports Nutrition (NUTR71-115)
Professional Placement Internship – Food Service Management (NUTR71-702)
Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management B (NUTR71-701)

Semester 5

Management and Leadership for Nutrition Health Professionals (NUTR71-117)
Nutrition Research Internship A (30 credit points) (NUTR73-700)

Semester 6

Nutrition Research Internship B (30 credit points) (NUTR73-701)
International Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-118)

*Subject names and structure may change

Learning and teaching methodology

The Bond University Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program uses an education model comprising a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, field trips, simulations, internships and research. In keeping with the program philosophy of producing dietitians with a difference, the program places an emphasis on real-world experience from the first semester. Students engage in activities such as case-based learning and simulation to develop their competency as nutrition professionals.

Specialist consultant practitioners and dietitians with industry expertise provide students with insight into dietetic practice and career opportunities in the profession. Students also benefit from the extensive professional experience of nutrition and dietetic academic staff in a range of fields, including clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, the food industry, private practice and public health nutrition, as well as their national and international professional networks.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in relevant workshops offered by the Bond University Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice (CREBP), providing them access to highly qualified academics with international research track records, some of whom are responsible for developing global evidence-based nutrition guidelines.

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Nutrition and Dietetics - MSc

Massey University
Sciences

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Human Nutrition MSc

University of Surrey
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Our MSc Human Nutrition programme will develop your scientific research skills to an advanced level and fuel your interest in this fascinating and vital discipline. Read more…

Our MSc Human Nutrition programme will develop your scientific research skills to an advanced level and fuel your interest in this fascinating and vital discipline.

You will develop a deep understanding of current issues in the field of human nutrition – all taught elements emphasise the evidence-based links between diet, health and disease, and are underpinned by a full appreciation for the nutritional mechanisms involved.

Our excellent links with industry will help you to pursue a successful and rewarding career. The programme also forms an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue further education via a PhD or research post in industry following graduation.

MSc students may apply for Associate Nutritionist status on the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.

Programme structure

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year. It consists of eight taught modules and an original research project.

Example module listing

The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. All modules described are compulsory.

Who is this programme for?

Our MSc programme caters for the following applicants:

Surrey biosciences graduates wishing for an opportunity to convert to postgraduate study within Surrey
Home/EU nutrition graduates from other institutions wishing to further their nutrition training via taught postgraduate study
Overseas graduates with equivalent of a nutrition degree from a non-UK institution wishing to obtain a recognised UK postgraduate qualification in nutrition
Home/EU graduates from a related subject (for example, a biological science including biochemistry and physiology) or registrable qualification (for example, medicine, dentistry) seeking a postgraduate qualification as way of conversion into nutrition

Why choose to study Human Nutrition?

The University of Surrey has long been regarded as a UK centre of excellence for teaching in nutrition and dietetics through our long-running and successful undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Staff within the Department of Nutritional Sciences have an internationally recognised expertise in areas such as diabetes, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular risk, bone health, Vitamin D, selenium and iodine, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity and energy balance.

As a postgraduate student, you will be taught by a variety of lecturers who are actively researching the topic being covered, or have a wealth of experience in that particular area.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research via a project, guided by a dedicated and experienced supervisor. Projects are available across a range of topics representing the strength and depth of the Department and wider Faculty.

You will be working alongside staff, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to ensure that you receive the full research experience.

This will form an excellent foundation for those MSc students wishing to pursue further education via a PhD or research post in industry.

The strong scientific element of our teaching will attract students looking for a programme of high academic quality.

Career prospects

The Department has excellent links with industry, which will help you to pursue a successful career in nutrition.

Educational aims of the programme

Provide a fundamental understanding of nutritional science, which takes a critical and scholarly approach to relevant theory, practice, literature and latest research findings on the importance of nutrition in diet-health- disease relationships
Provide new knowledge and understanding of the role of nutrition in both individual and community health
Discuss the role of diet in the development of disease
Evaluate the potential, efficacy and scope of nutritional methods in health and disease
Examine current knowledge of the specific roles of individual macro- and micronutrient deficiencies and imbalances on short- and long-term disease risk
Explore the concept of optimal nutrition in various special situations
Develop an understanding of research methodology in the area of Human Nutrition
Design, undertake, communicate and defend an original research project in nutrition
Meet the required standards of competency for registered nutritionists as outlined by the Association for Nutrition

Programme learning outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

The main principles of current human nutrition
The methods and approaches used for the purposes of nutritional assessment
Human metabolism in health and in the pathogenesis of disease
The main principles of public health in relation to diet and nutrition, both nationally and internationally
Analytical skills to allow interpretation of data or evidence and formulate conclusions
The application of nutrition principles to sport and exercise
The influence of nutrition at the molecular/genetic level
The therapeutic use of nutrition in the management of disease

Intellectual / cognitive skills

Find and critically evaluate scientific literature and other appropriate sources of material
Critically evaluate research design and the methods commonly used in nutrition research
Use acquired knowledge and appropriate skills to make professional judgements
Design relevant experiments to test formulated hypotheses

Professional practical skills

Demonstrate competence in commonly used nutrition research methodology
Gather, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Learn independently
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team
Plan and execute an investigation/experiment, act autonomously and demonstrate originality

Key / transferable skills

Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively by oral, written and visual means
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome.
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to nutritional data
Use Information Technology

Global opportunities

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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Dietetics (MSc/PgD)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff School of Health Sciences

The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is accredited by the British Dietetic Association. Read more…

Course Overview

The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is accredited by the British Dietetic Association. It enables nutrition graduates to study dietetics so that they can apply to the HCPC to register as a Dietitian at Postgraduate Diploma or MSc level.

The Postgraduate Diploma programme is closely aligned to the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme and contains three compulsory placements in NHS Dietetics Departments in Wales.

Students exiting with the Postgraduate Diploma can return to undertake the dissertation on a part-time basis to gain the MSc Dietetics.

Applications for September 2016 entry open October 2015. Deadline for applications: 15th January 2016.

See the website https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/health/courses/Pages/Dietetics---MSc-PgD-.aspx

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have an honours degree (1st class or 2:1) in human nutrition, or a degree that includes nutrition in the awards title, with sufficient emphasis on physiology and biochemistry (50 credits in total required, with at least 20 credits in human physiology and 20 credits in human biochemistry).

It is also preferable for candidates to have 10 credits in sociology and 10 credits in psychology, however this can be taken alongside other modules on the programme if successful.

Students should have completed their degree not more than five years before their proposed entry to this Masters.
Applicants who have a first or upper second-class honours degree in nutrition, which does not contain either sufficient biochemistry or physiology (but not both), can undertake further relevant modules at undergraduate level, prior to applying for the programme.

Applicants who do not have a degree award in nutrition (1st or 2:1) but meet the requirements for biochemistry and physiology, will need to undertake a further relevant taught course of study to at least to postgraduate diploma level prior to applying for the course.

Applicants who speak English as a second language must have adequate command of English, with an IELTS score of 7, with at least 6.5 in all elements.

Course Content

During the programme students are educated to be responsive practitioners, able to adapt to the changing needs of society. The course is designed to produce critically thinking and reflective professionals who have comprehensive theoretical knowledge, along with a spirit of enquiry and an analytical and creative approach to problem solving.

The programme has two main parts; the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics:
This part contains the taught academic element, which is closely aligned to the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme and three periods of practical training. On completion students can graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics, which leads to eligibility to apply to the HCPC to register as a Dietitian.

MSc:
Students can undertake the dissertation to obtain MSc Dietetics, which can be achieved straight after the Postgraduate Diploma element. On completion students can be awarded MSc Dietetics, which also leads to eligibility to apply to the HCPC to register as a Dietitian. Alternatively the dissertation can be taken after being awarded the Postgraduate Diploma, within 5 years of initial enrolment; this can be taken on a part-time basis.

The taught academic part of the course contains six modules at Level 7 (Masters). In addition, students study professional body modules (level 5) in order to fulfil the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association curriculum guidelines.

Learning & Teaching

The taught element of the programme involve lectures, tutorials and practical work. Tutorials are mainly case study based where students apply the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to problem solve case scenarios. Practical sessions are either food based, involve giving presentations or practice in consultation skills. The practicals take place in the specialist food facilities and the clinical simulation suite.

It is expected that students undertake independent reading and self-study; this is aided by the use of Moodle, the Virtual Learning Environment in use at the University.

In addition students undertake 3 periods of practical training in NHS Dietetics departments in Wales. Full preparation is given prior to the placements and students are supported and visited during the placements by Dietetic Academic staff.

All students are allocated a personal tutor who offers pastoral support and guides the student through personal development planning.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by examination and/or assignment. All the modules are externally assessed. The clinical training placements have to be successfully completed to proceed and graduate.

Employability & Careers

Dietitians normally begin their career in the National Health Service where they progress to the main clinical grades. The opportunity exists for specialisation in various aspects of dietetics by means of post-registration education. In addition there are opportunities for dietitians to be involved in health education/promotion, education, research and journalism.

Find out how to apply here https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply

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Master of Dietetics

Monash University
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Are you passionate about health and nutrition and helping others to understand the relationship between them? The Master of Dietetics will enable you to pursue your dream of becoming dietitian, with the opportunity to become accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia.

In this postgraduate course you will develop the professional and personal qualities required for dietetic practice in a variety of workplace settings. On campus studies are combined with supervised professional practice placement providing opportunities for you to gain knowledge and skills in clinical practice; an understanding of population health food service, community nutrition and public health nutrition and management experience. Professional practice placements may be in an urban or rural setting.

The Master of Dietetics includes studies in:

- Personal development and professional practice
- Determinants and influences of public health and nutrition
- Nutrition fundamentals of health and disease
- Food: From science to systems.

You will have the opportunity to apply theory to practice and develop research skills and knowledge relevant to nutrition and dietetic practice underpinning each of the four core areas of the program.

This coursework only Masters degree will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop research skills in preparation for PhD entry.

Applied and practical learning experiences will traverse all themes to support the integrated approach to the teaching and learning of this course. The development of skills and knowledge in research relevant and/or applied to nutrition and dietetic practice will underpin each of the four core themes of the program.This coursework only Masters degree provides graduates with excellent opportunities to develop research skills in preparation for PhD entry.

Visit the website http://www.study.monash/courses/find-a-course/2016/dietetics-m6002?domestic=true

Course Structure

The course is structured in 2 parts. Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics and Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment and C. Dietetic practice. All students complete Parts B and C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A.

[Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.]

Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics
These studies will provide you with an orientation to dietetics at the advanced undergraduate and early graduate level. You will examine the nutrition and food science underpinning dietetics, consider population health in the context of nutrition and the Australian food supply, explore health behaviours and cultural competency, assessment of nutritional status, and the role of diet in the causation and treatment of chronic diseases that are endemic in westernised societies. These studies are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in nutrition science.

Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment
These studies will provide you with the core knowledge and professional skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based dietetic practice and for accreditation with the Dietitian Association of Australia. You will learn about a range of clinical conditions and diseases and develop skill in dietetic education and case management with a focus on person-centred care. This will include an understanding of issues relating to healthcare systems, services, management, ethics and quality improvement.

Part C. Dietetic practice
These studies will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with the practical aspects of dietetics practice including under the valuable guidance of practitioners. Your research skills, dietetics knowledge and professional practice skills will be extended in practice contexts in preparation for entering the workforce.

For more information visit the faculty website - http://www.study.monash/media/links/faculty-websites/medicine

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The Faculty is also home to a number of leading medical and biomedical research institutes and groups, and has contributed to advances in many crucial areas: in vitro fertilisation, obesity research, drug design, cardiovascular physiology, functional genomics, infectious diseases, inflammation, psychology, neurosciences and mental health.

Notwithstanding the relatively short history of our University, the Faculty is ranked in the top 50 in the world for its expertise in life sciences and biomedicine by the Times Higher Education and QS World University 2012 benchmarks.

Courses offered by the Faculty include medicine, nursing, radiography and medical imaging, nutrition and dietetics,emergency health studies, biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work. A range of research and coursework postgraduate programs is also offered.

The Faculty takes pride in delivering outstanding education in all courses, in opening students to the possibilities offered by newly discovered knowledge, and in providing a nurturing and caring environment.

Further details may be found at: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/about.html

Find out how to apply here - http://www.study.monash/courses/find-a-course/2016/dietetics-m6002?domestic=true#making-the-application

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M.S. in Community Nutrition

West Chester University
Graduate Programs

The MS in Community Nutrition is a research-focused program for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition. The MS promotes nutritional health and disease prevention in communities with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. The curriculum (33 credits) is offered in an online format and includes courses representing nutrition science, applied nutrition, and research techniques. The program culminates with a capstone paper.

Curriculum

Nutrition Science-9 Credits

• NTD503-Human Nutrition (3 credits)
• NTD610-Nutrition Assessment (3 credits)
• NTD612-Nutrition & Human Behavior (3 credits)

Applied Nutrition-18 Credits

• NTD515-Public Health Nutrition (3 credits)
• NTD517-Nutrition Research Techniques
• NTD600-Maternal & Child Nutrition (3 credits)
• NTD601-Nutrition & Health in Aging (3 credits)
• NTD615-Nutrition & Disease an Evidence Based Approach (3 credits)
• NTD625-Nutrition Programs & Policies (3 credits)

Elective-3 Credits

Elective courses can be chosen from the following:

• NTD501-Nutrition Concepts and Controversies
• NTD502-Vegetarian Nutrition and Cuisine
• NTD504-Nutrition Education K-12
• NTD522-Nutrition in Health, Fitness, and Performance
• NTD581-Nutrition Workshop
• HEA520-Public Health and Epidemiology
• HEA548-A Life Span Approach to Public Health
• EXS690-Exercise and Older Adults

Capstone-3 Credits

• NTD630-Nutrition Capstone (3 credits)

Please visit the website for detailed information about these modules:

https://wcupa.edu/HealthSciences/nutritionanddietetics/grad.aspx

Advising

Each student is assigned an academic advisor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Advisors play an integral role in assisting students through their college years; they aid students in:

• Planning a schedule of required courses
• Providing information about scholarships, professional organizations, and job openings
• Making plans for future career endeavors
• Identifying and marketing their strengths
• Communicating pre-professional and professional expectations
• Nurturing professional growth and development

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Human Nutrition - MSc (MedSci)

University of Glasgow
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

Nutritional science is a subject of growing importance in many aspects of healthcare, lifestyle and industry. Read more…

Nutritional science is a subject of growing importance in many aspects of healthcare, lifestyle and industry. This Human Nutrition degree, established since 1994 and accredited by the Association of Nutrition (AfN), provides students with an expert evidence-based approach to human nutrition, integrating teaching on basic sciences, clinical practice and public health applications.

Why this programme

Students explore how our choices of foods affect the biochemical and physiological functions of cells and organs, and how our diets influence physical, mental and social health.
This Human Nutrition MSc is unique in the UK in providing four different specialisation areas – Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Obesity & Weight Management and Sports & Exercise Nutrition.
If you are passionate about nutrition and keen to learn through an in-depth, evidence based, critical approach and enthusiastic about specialising in a particular area then this MSc Nutrition programme is for you.
There is a long tradition of excellence in nutrition at the University of Glasgow, with pioneering research by Cathcart, Paton and Boyd. More recently Durnin, Cockburn and Dunnigan, and current Glasgow academics continue to make important contributions in the field of nutrition.
This programme has a truly global reach, taught by international staff and external experts, offering great flexibility to suit individual student needs.
A range of transferable skills are integrated and embedded into this programme, for example, critical review skills, which are highly sought after within the competitive job market. You will learn how to develop a substantial research proposal as a team, gaining valuable skills for future employment.
After completing this programme you will have gained valuable understanding and a range of skills for interdisciplinary working and for interpreting nutrition research.
Our staff are highly trained, enthusiastic and experienced. The staff and University environment are very supportive: feedback from past students emphasises the dedication, approachability and enthusiasm of the programme team.
The Human Nutrition MSc (Med Sci) is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. All graduates will be eligible for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). It is expected that you will normally transition to full registration after three years, when you will also identify your area of specialism from the five options available. For more information, please see http://www.associationfornutrition.org/.
You will have the opportunity to study at the recently refurbished Glasgow Royal Infirmary with its state of the art teaching facilities.

Programme structure

The programme provides a thorough grounding in the principles, practice and research of human nutrition and the opportunity to follow a successful career in the UK or overseas. You will have the knowledge and experience necessary for engaging in and contributing to current issues in the field of human nutrition. An additional research component allows the development of valuable skills for practising and interpreting nutrition research.

The teaching programme is given in the form of lectures, practical sessions, debates, case studies, team work tasks, self-directed learning, seminars and tutorials. Additional material and electronic resources such as quizzes, online chats and teaching videos are available on moodle, the University’s virtual learning environment, to support and enhance students’ learning experience.

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Food and Nutrient Requirements and Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Digestion, Absorption and Nutritional Metabolism
Dietary and Nutritional Assessment
Public Health and Eating Behaviour
Nutrition Research Proposal

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Choose one from the following

Public Health Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Obesity and Weight Management
Sports and Exercise Nutrition

As part of their specialisation, all students complete a taught course and research proposal.

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Subject to satisfactory results, students progress on to a research project in the area of their specialisation. The project is presented as a written report in the form of a scientific paper for assessment in August and may also provide the basis for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.

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This programme includes a range of training in transferable skills, including

learning techniques
communication
presentation
literature searching
academic journal review
statistics and data handling

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAMME DOES NOT LEAD TO STATE REGISTRATION IN DIETETICS.

Career prospects

Graduates are well placed for a variety of employment opportunities in the food and health industries, public health, research, health promotion, food policy, the media and relief/development work in less developed countries. There is an expanding role for high quality nutritionists in all these sectors. The programme is intended to meet this demand. This course provides a sound basis from which to apply for employment in advisory positions in industry or government agencies, to undertake professional training in dietetics, or for further doctoral-level research training for academic or teaching careers.

A high proportion of our graduates go on to complete PhDs in Glasgow or other high quality institutions across the world. Careers of some of our recent graduates include

weight management consultant
researcher, MRC nutrition research facility
nutritionist, Dribble Delights
assistant project worker, Angus Healthy Happy Communities
research associate, Nutritional Biochemistry (University of Glasgow)
officer for the Nutrition Society of China
project administration, Action Against Hunger, Canada
private nutrition clinic, Greece
nutrition researcher, Kenya
lecturer in Clinical Nutrition (University of Glasgow)
research fellow on eating behaviour (University of London)
development worker, High Five for Fruit, Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership
nutritionist, North Lanarkshire Council
coordinator, Food & Health Alliance, NHS Health Scotland
nutrition consultant, FAO Rome
programme officer, Food & Health Alliance, NHS Health Scotland
new product development project manager, Kinnerton Confectionery Ltd
intervention worker on prevention of childhood obesity, National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico
nutrition Adviser, Scottish Consumer Council
milton Community Food Project Officer, North Glasgow Healthy Living Community
emergency Nutrition Worker, Action Against Hunger, GOAL.

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Nutrition (PgDip)

Bond University
Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

This diploma program is designed to build on undergraduate studies in the health and related sciences to develop specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to human nutrition and health. Read more…

This diploma program is designed to build on undergraduate studies in the health and related sciences to develop specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to human nutrition and health.

This program is a useful pre-medical program for graduates with ambitions to enter post-graduate medical programs, as a pathway into postgraduate specialisation in nutrition or for internationally-educated dietitians requiring professional updates before applying for Australian qualification recognition.

Successful graduates from this diploma program are well-placed to progress to further studies via the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice to become qualified as a dietitian and receive full credit for subjects studied in this program.