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Nutritional Medicine MSc

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

5 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Nutrition Health Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course

Study on?the only evidence-based nutritional medicine masters in Europe, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, which is designed specifically for those with a role in nutrition and health practice
Learn from lecturers who’ve been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017-18 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
Join the 100 per cent of our postgraduate biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further?study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

What you will study

You’ll 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. You’ll develop a critical and scholarly approach to theory, practice, literature and research findings.

You’ll study topics,?including 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.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). This means you’ll be eligible to apply for direct entry into the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists to work as an associate nutritionist (ANutr) on successful completion of your studies.?Once you’ve gained three years of post-degree professional experience, you’ll be eligible to apply for registered nutritionist status (RNutr).?ANutr?and?RNutr?nutritionists are the only evidence-based nutritionists recognised by Public Health England and the Department of Health.

100 per cent of our postgraduate biosciences and medicine graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA). Our alumni often start or continue careers as general practitioners, pharmacists and researchers in industry.

Modules

Leading on from BMSM002 (Principles of Applied Nutrition and Epidemiology), this module allows the student to engage in an in-depth major project in an area relevant for nutritional science in the 21st Century. Projects may be clinical, laboratory or literature based. Students may be attached to NHS units, to staff or research teams within the Department of Nutritional Sciences, but also in other areas in the wider University, including psychology. At the end of the project period a dissertation is produced, which is marked by two members of the academic team.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,880

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£2,880

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either 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.

University information

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which is represented by over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity, with cultural inclusivity is at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven...more

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