Program Overview

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Human Nutrition MSc(MedSci)

The Human Nutrition degree aims to 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. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), this program provides an expert evidence-based approach to human nutrition.

Why this programme

• Experience an expert evidence-based approach to human nutrition, integrated teaching on basic sciences, clinical practice and public health applications.
• Learn through an in-depth, evidence-based, critical approach and specialize in a particular area.
• Four different specialization areas are provided Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Obesity & Weight Management, and Sports & Exercise Nutrition.
• Be 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.
• Develop a substantial research proposal as a team.
• Gain valuable understanding and a range of skills for interdisciplinary working and interpreting nutrition research.

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 gain the knowledge and experience necessary for engaging in, and contributing to, current issues in the field of human nutrition.

Core courses

• Dietary And Nutritional Assessment with Diet Planning
• Digestion, Absorption And Nutritional Metabolism
• Food and Nutrient Requirements and Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
• Nutrition Research Skills
• Public Health and Eating Behaviour

Specialisation courses

Choose one from the following:

• Clinical Nutrition Specialisation
• Obesity And Weight Management Specialisation
• Public Health Nutrition Specialisation
• Sports And Exercise Nutrition Specialisation

Research project

Subject to satisfactory results, students progress on to a research project in the area of their specialization. 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.

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, and the programme is intended to meet this demand.

Fees & funding

MSc(MedSci)

• Home & RUK: Ł11,943
• International & EU: Ł34,470

Entry requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Food and Nutrition, Medical Sciences, or Biological Sciences with at least 50% of credit-bearing modules in Science at an average grade of Pass.
• Degrees must also contain Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry modules at an average grade of Pass.

English language requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of the programme start date.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Application deadlines

• International & EU applicants: Various rounds with deadlines from November 2025 to July 2026
• Home applicants: 21 August 2026

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