MSc Human Nutrition at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Human Nutrition MSc will build the experience you gained from a related undergraduate degree and will provide you with the option to specialise in either public health nutrition or sports nutrition. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), this master of science course will help you to develop advanced practical experience in your approach to research and practice in nutrition. By becoming an effective learner and practitioner with cross-functional skills, you’ll be well prepared for a future career in public health or sports nutrition.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Advanced Metabolic Nutrition, Advanced Research Skills, Assessment of Nutritional Status, Concepts in Nutrition Epidemiology, Nutrition and Food Policy, Public Health Nutrition, Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include roles in the food industry, research, local authorities, governmental bodies, the media and charitable organisations. You’ll also be well placed to apply for research studentships with a view to completing a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a minimum of a lower second class (2.2) UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in nutrition or a related subject such as biochemistry, sports science or physiology (other related subjects will be considered on an individual basis) At admission, students whose first language is not English must have English Language requirements appropriate to an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited programme, which must not be less than 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent), with no individual section less than 6.0. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=HUMNTR-B

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