Course summary

Why choose this course The modern world needs graduates who can accurately represent, explain and further develop nutritional science. On our MSc Human Nutrition course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of current issues in the field of human nutrition. This course is taught by leading experts at the frontline of research and practice, ensuring everything you learn is relevant and valued by employers. We were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017-18 for Further and Higher Education, in recognition of our research excellence in the field of food and nutrition. This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, giving you the academic requirements needed to apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists, once you graduate. What you will study You’ll investigate the evidence-based links between diet, health and disease, supported by a full appreciation for the nutritional mechanisms involved. Throughout the course, we’ll develop your knowledge and scientific research skills to an advanced level, in addition to your professional development, preparing you for a career in nutritional sciences. You’ll study topics, including the fundamentals of human nutrition, international and public health nutrition, metabolic nutrition, sports and exercise nutrition. You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our researchers, ensuring you get the best support.