Program Overview

Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) MSc

Course Summary

The MSc in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) covers a range of interdisciplinary topics focused on preventing, managing, and reversing chronic diseases through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Whilst it does have a particular emphasis on obesity, it covers other non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and mental health disorders.

What You'll Study

• Nutrition and Metabolic Health
• Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription
• Mental Health, Well-being and behaviour change
• Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
• Clinical and Practical Applications

Course Structure

The course consists of six core modules of 20 credits, delivered across three terms and a 60-credit dissertation/research project.

Modules

• Nutrition in Health and Disease
• Nutritional Assessment
• Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Research Project
• Sociology, Psychology and Public Health
• The Obesity Epidemic - Weight management as a public health issue

How You'll Learn

• Intensive modules and accessible support
• Mainly assessed via coursework submissions
• Designed around in-person study
• Some online learning activities

The MSc Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) course is delivered in person, primarily through seminars, lectures and workshops and you also will have the opportunity to take part in practical laboratory sessions. You will experience an interactive and collaborative learning environment, often working alongside your peers and with staff to develop the key competencies in lifestyle medicine.

Who You’ll Learn From

• Dr Mike Morris, Head of Division
• Richard Bott, Programme Leader for MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation
• Richard Silvioli, Lecturer
• Dr Sohail Mushtaq, Deputy Head, Allied Health
• Professor Stephen Fallows, Programme Leader for Clinical Sciences and Nutrition MRes

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification is required.
• International Students: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification is required.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency to IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester
• Modern learning resources and library
• Fitness facilities
• Student Services
• Chapel, chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces
• Accommodation
• Catering

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,000 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee.

Your Future Career

• Job prospects: As a rapidly evolving field, Lifestyle Medicine offers an array of exciting career paths and job settings for healthcare professionals such as working in hospitals and medical centres, wellness centres, academic institutions, health coaching, corporate wellness, public health, and private practice.
• Careers service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.