Course summary
Why choose this course Gain a deep understanding of the complex relationships between nutrition and health, and the range and potential of nutritional management to postpone or treat disease. Learn from lecturers who have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition. Get the academic requirements needed to register with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) to work as an associate nutritionist once you’ve graduated. What you will study On this course, you’ll develop a critical and scholarly approach to theory, practice, literature and research findings. You’ll study topics such as antioxidants, diet and behaviour, epidemiology, lipids, nutrition and exercise for health and sports performance, nutritional aspects of pregnancy, the nervous system and phytoprotectants. 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.
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps. PART-TIME Unstructured (3-5 years) ANTIOXIDANTS, PHYTOPROTECTANTS AND DISEASE - Optional CLINICAL NUTRITION AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT - Optional DIET, THE GUT, FOOD ALLERGY AND INTOLERANCE - Optional DIETARY MINERALS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE - Optional LIPIDS AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS - Optional NUTRITION & EXERCISE FOR HEALTH & SPORTS PERFORMANCE - Optional NUTRITION AND AGEING - Optional NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF PREGNANCY, INFANCY & CHILDHOOD - Optional OBESITY, DIABETES AND EATING DISORDERS - Optional PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED NUTRITION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY - Compulsory PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE - Compulsory THE BRAIN, NERVOUS SYSTEM, DIET & BEHAVIOUR - Optional THE PROJECT - Compulsory Optional modules for Unstructured (3-5 years) - FHEQ Level 7 MSc choose 7 from the 10 listed optional modules. PG Dip choose 6 from the 10 listed optional modules PG Cert choose 2 from the 10 listed optional modules
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association for Nutrition
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB), biology, biological sciences, pharmacy, dentistry, nutrition, nutritional science, human nutrition, dietetics, biochemistry, microbiology, medical microbiology, chemistry, biomedical science, natural sciences, pharmacology, physiotherapy, osteopathy, sport and exercise science, psychology (occasional route only), or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Not accepted: Lower qualifications in nutritional therapy; nutritional therapy diploma from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Selection process Selection will be based upon the candidate’s application and references. Applications that do not meet the standard criteria are referred to the admissions tutor. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
FEES:
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
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Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.