Course summary
This course will provide excellent training for students who want to move on to study a PhD, or for students who simply wish to undertake a significant research project in nutrition, physical activity and health. The Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition has a long-established reputation in nutrition, physical activity, and health, with considerable teaching and research expertise at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our staff are enthusiastic and helpful, and pride themselves on going the extra mile to support students throughout their research. This course:
- meets the current training requirements to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience to undertake a substantive personal research project
- aims to provide a wide range of career opportunities, including onward progression to PhD
- is offered as a range of pathways; students will be assigned to one of the different pathways depending on the topic and nature of their research project.
Assessment method
The research project is assessed by the production of a substantial review paper and an academic research article suitable for publication in an appropriate journal.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a second upper class (2.1) honours degree in any relevant discipline with additional emphasis placed upon the student's preparedness for study and performance at interview, which will inform the selection process. Students are requested to submit a one-page outline of their research topic interest to be assigned a suitable supervisor. The Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition might also from time to time advertise projects that students can express an interest in. These will be announced on this website when they become available. Each student will be interviewed.
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
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/postgraduate-fees/postgraduate-research-degree-fees/
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ