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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of the principles and practice of human nutrition.
  • Develop an appropriate level of competence in public health management including financial, organisational and applied management relevant to employment in the nutrition and the public health sector.
  • Enhance your ability to critically analyse current and developing theory.
Nutritionists within the public health sector play an important role in promoting good health and preventing diet-related disease in the population. This course equips recent graduates and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to specialise in public health nutrition. This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Develop and advance personal, professional and transferable skills that will equip you for a career in the rapidly evolving nutrition and public health environment and provide a foundation for employability and continuing professional development. You learn through:
  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • seminars
  • laboratory classes
  • counselling simulations
  • workshops
Applied learning - Work placements You complete the work related learning module to reflect on personal and professional development and produce an Action Plan. You're required to identify areas for personal development in your action plans and identify objectives and activities to undertake. Typical activities include work shadowing/volunteering, attending nutrition and food-related conferences, events and workshops and undertaking online courses. You also produce a reflective portfolio where you map your developmental activities to the core competencies for nutritonists outlined by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Networking opportunities We encourage you to attend conferences, external workshops and other sector related events.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Due to the AfN accreditation requirements of the this course, there are no elective modules offered. Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course. Compulsory modules Behaviour Change In Nutrition And Health Dissertation Food Chain Issues In Public Health And Nutrition Life-Course Approach To Nutrition Nutritional Physiology And Biochemistry Public Health Management Research Methods Work Related Learning

Assessment method

Coursework Practical Exam

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Association for Nutrition

Entry requirements

Typically, you should have one of the following: an honours degree or equivalent in food, wellbeing, health or biological science; OR substantial relevant experience at a senior level - with evidence from referees, performance on training courses or further education qualifications, showing you are capable of gaining a postgraduate qualification Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here
Nutrition with Public Health Management at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS