Program Overview

Clinical Nutrition MSc

Overview

The Clinical Nutrition MSc is designed for graduates in human nutrition, clinical nutrition, and related health profession degrees. The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and is ideal for health and social care professionals. It supports those professionals dealing with patients and clients who often present with complex health needs.

Course Structure

The MSc programme is offered over one to six years, allowing you to complete it alongside your career role. The course is delivered on a modular basis, with modules covering key topics in nutrition, including:

• Gastroenterology
• Diabetes
• Weight management
• Public health
• Nutrition support
• Paediatric nutrition
• Research skills in nutrition

Modules

• Postgraduate Research Project (60 credits)
• Research Skills in Nutrition (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of Nutrition (20 credits)
• Obesity Management (20 credits)
• Gastroenterology (20 credits)
• Paediatric Nutrition (20 credits)
• Public Health Nutrition (20 credits)
• Nutrition and Diabetes (20 credits)
• Nutrition Support (20 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical classes

Assessment is purely through coursework, including oral presentations, case study write-ups, essays, and literature review tasks, as well as the research project paper and accompanying poster presentation.

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: Minimum 2:2 (or international equivalent) in one of the following subjects: nutrition, clinical nutrition, physiotherapy, biology, biological sciences, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, biochemistry, psychology
• International and EU equivalents: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees

• Home / UK: £12,750
• International: £32,400

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• Accreditation
• Partnerships

Many of the students undertaking this programme use the course to advance their careers. Some go on to academic roles within their home countries, while many graduates go on to further study at PhD level at the university.

Related Courses

• Nutritional Sciences MSc/PGDip
• Nutritional Sciences PhD/MPhil
• Animal Nutrition MSc/PGDip