Public Health Nutrition MSc at Coventry University

Programme overview

Learn about nutrition science, public health policy and entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to lead and enhance health outcomes locally and globally. Suitable for professionals or graduates, this course aims to develop your expertise in public health to address global challenges and enhance community wellbeing. It should also advance your career and professional development in health promotion, policy and research.

Faculty: Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Nutritional Science, Nutrition for Population Health, Communication, Entrepreneurship and Food Systems, Nutrition in Diseases, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Prepare for a career as a public health nutritionist, health policy analyst, community health programme developer, health promotion specialist, corporate wellness consultant, nutritional epidemiologist, research scientist or academic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelors honours degree with a minimum of 2:2 or equivalent in a required subject. Required subjects include Clinical/Life sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Nutrition, Dietetics, Sport & Exercise Science, Food Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences, Health sciences, Public Health. Applications from students who do not meet the above entry requirements may be considered, but their degree and experience will be assessed for appropriate content by the Course Director. English: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/ees/public-health-nutrition-msc/

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