Course summary
Our MSc in Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health provides advanced training in the critical role that physical activity and nutrition play in public health. The programme is research informed and combines both academic knowledge and practical skills to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of effective public health strategies. You will explore how physical activity and nutrition influence health across diverse populations, gain expertise in measuring behaviours, and examine how public policies can support healthier communities. You will gain hands-on experience in analysing and interpreting health-related data to understand how data drives public health insights, policy and action. You will also develop competencies in systems thinking and in implementing and assessing public health interventions aimed at preventing lifestyle-related conditions and reducing inequalities. Why you should study this degree This programme is open to individuals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Whether you are beginning your career or already working in health, policy, or community settings, this MSc programme provides a pathway to develop specialist knowledge in physical activity and nutrition for public health.
Assessment method
You will be assessed both theoretically and practically via essays, reports and presentations, as well as a research project.
Entry requirements
We would expect students to have at least an honours degree (2:1 or above) in sport science or other relevant science that contains aspects such as epidemiology, behavioural medicine, human biology, nutrition, physiology, psychology, public health.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU