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MSc Obesity and Weight Management (Online Delivery)

MSc Obesity and Weight Management (Online Delivery)

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Online | University of South Wales | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Nutrition Dietetics Nursing: Specific Conditions Medical Specialisations: F-O Weight Control / Slimming

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Obesity is a global epidemic and a leading cause of several major non-communicable diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Prevention and management is critical in reducing the considerable health costs of obesity. This online Obesity and Weight Management course focuses on enabling health care professionals to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to treat patients effectively.

Run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc, the Masters course in Obesity and Weight Management creates professionals who can independently access information and use the information to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate the evidence base related to Obesity and Weight Management. It will develop problem solving and clinical skills together with preparing students to take a leadership role. On completion, you will have an applied understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in an appropriate clinical setting; and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the discipline informed by current scholarship and research.

Assessment

This professional project aims to develop an ability to critically evaluate areas of professional practice of your choice and develop skills in independent research and study. You will produce a report of 12,000 words which will include a project proposal of 1,500 words and the remaining 10,500 words will consist of a literature review and evidence appraisal, clinical or organisational practice audit. It will also involve the implementation of evidence-based practice and undertaking qualitative or quantitative research. As part of the module you will be in regular contact with your tutor who will offer guidance and supervision either via email, telephone or SKYPE.

Careers

The Obesity & Weight Management courses have been developed for health professionals who are interested in a leadership role within weight and obesity management including GP’s, doctors, nurses, physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, and counsellors running clinics. Following successful completion of this specialised course, you will have the knowledge to further improve patient care and it could enhance your future career progression.

Modules

This module aims to help students recognise, understand, interpret and apply methods used in healthcare research. Understand, interpret and apply basic statistics and epidemiological terms. Understand and critically appraise the various methodologies specific to obesity and weight management research.
Causation of obesity and weight gain in relation to disease and genetics - Core
Surgical approaches to weight management - Core
Professional Project - Core
Weight Management ? Medical treatments and emerging therapies - Core
The adipocyte, regulation of appetite and nutrition - Core
Obesity: defining obesity, epidemiology and health risks - Core
Research Methodologies and Critical Appraisal - Core
Weight Management, Diet, exercise and changing behaviour - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,950

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£8,950

Entry requirements

To secure your place on the course, applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree. Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

University information

The University of South Wales (USW) is progressive and career-oriented university, which provides high quality tuition and course content developed in collaboration with key employers and industry-leading professional partners. The university offers a huge selection of courses, over 500 in total, and a comprehensive selection of postgraduate taught and research programmes which are internationally regarded. Courses are designed with the needs of...more