MSc Human Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Through this one-year course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work as a nutritionist in the clinical, public health and food industry sectors. You’ll study the theory behind nutritional science, exploring topics such as food guidelines, the nutritional requirements of different population groups, the impact of nutrition on disease, and nutritional biochemistry. You’ll also have sessions in our laboratories where you’ll complete food practical and nutritional assessment evaluations.

What you will study

Our human nutrition course aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the relationships between diet, disease, and health. You will study four modules and a dissertation. Modules core: Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health, Nutritional Assessment in Professional Practice, Clinical Sciences For Nutrition And Dietetics, Nutrition For Population Health And Sustainability, Dissertation With Research Methods.

Career pathways

From nutrition-related roles within government organisations to working in the media to food industry research and development, there’s a variety of career paths you could take as a nutritionist. You might work in a health setting (such as a clinic) or perhaps set up a consultancy business as a nutritionist or develop your career within research or teaching nutrition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will have a minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in a relevant science or health-based subject. Relevant subject areas include biological and environmental sciences, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, geography, public health, health and social care, social work, nursing, and psychology. Students with a degree outside of these subject areas will be considered if they can demonstrate a sound underpinning knowledge in a science or health-related subject. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-human-nutrition#how-to-apply

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