Full time
12 months
SEP-23
MSc - Master of Science
Nutrition
Taught
Overview
Applied Human Nutrition is a practical, research driven master course. It details the science behind the nutritional requirements of humans from pre-conception to old age.
Poor nutrition is causing increasing public health problems in all sectors and ages. This is especially clear among the young and the elderly. On this course you will examine:
the specific problems of global nutrition and the implications for public health
the provision of food and nutrients to the body, facilitating optimum physical and mental development and health maintenance.
Our Oxford Centre for Nutrition and Health (OxBCNH) is the UK's first research centre dedicated to functional foods. The Centre has excellent links with the food industry.
As part of your research project you will have opportunities to work with the Oxford Centre for Nutrition and Health. You can get involved with cutting edge research that helps the government and food industry develop new products with specific health and nutritional benefits.
Career prospects
Graduates pursue a range of nutrition-related careers, particularly in:
Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.
Accreditation(s)
Our course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).
For this course (per year)
9,300
For this course (per year)
16,500
In order to successfully complete a postgraduate course, applicants are usually expected to have (or be about to attain) at least a second class honours degree in a related scientific subject from a recognised institution of higher education. If you do not have these academic qualifications, you could still be offered a place on this course if you can show evidence of the potential to succeed based on professional and/or related experiences.
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Full time | 12 months | SEP-23