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Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Why this course?

  • The first MRes programme in Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders in the UK
  • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
  • Gain specialist and advanced training in preparation for your career in nutrition science research, clinical environment or the health industry
  • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)
  • Taught by renowned experts in the field whose research have had an impact on topical areas of Nutrition science
  • As a member of the programme, you will join the Health Sciences Research Centre and will be encouraged to attend research seminars and lab meetings led by experts
About this course: This rewarding research-based programme will prepare you for a career in nutrition research, clinical environments, or the health industry. Topics you will study include:
  • Principals of Nutrition
  • Obesity and Metabolism
  • Communication
Skills: This research master’s gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the natural world by undertaking an independent research project in a topic within ecology, evolution or behaviour. The programme will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of your chosen topic. In addition, it also places an emphasis on providing you with transferrable skills in areas such as:
  • Project management
  • Data analysis and communication
  • These will help you develop a future career in further research, non-academic or commercial sectors.
You’ll also receive dedicated training in research methods. This includes:
  • Learning skills in scientific project design
  • Data analysis
  • Scientific reporting
Dedicated sessions are also provided in transferrable skills such as scientific communication, grant writing, CV writing and interview preparation. Career opportunities: This course provides students with preparation for a wide range of future careers. These include careers in further research (e.g. PhDs), conservation projects and organisations, animal welfare groups and environmental charities. It also provides students with research skills that will be valuable in a range of careers in the public and private sectors.

Entry requirements

You are usually expected to hold a good second-class honours degree (or above) from an approved university or college in the UK, or a recognised degree from abroad. Advice on recognition may be obtained from the Admissions Manager.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £12338 Year 1
Northern Ireland £12338 Year 1
Scotland £12338 Year 1
Wales £12338 Year 1
EU £21788 Year 1
International £21788 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees quoted for 2024
Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders at University of Roehampton - UCAS