MSc Nutrition at University of Chester

Nutritional science for real-world impact – from classroom to career in 12 months Build a career in nutrition, health and wellbeing with a degree that combines science, practice and professional recognition.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society  |  Department: School of Health, Nutrition and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our modules aim to develop your underpinning scientific knowledge of nutrition and equip you with the professional skills required for a career in nutrition. Modules will cover: principles of nutrition; human metabolism; nutrition in health and disease; sports nutrition; nutritional assessment; and research methods and data analysis. Core modules include Principles of Nutrition, Nutrition and Metabolism, Nutrition in Health and Disease, Nutritional Assessment, Public Health Promotion and Nutrition Policy, Research Methods and Data Analysis, Research Project.

Career pathways

Many employers require nutritionists who are registered with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) , which is maintained by the AfN. Successful completion of this course will allow you to apply for direct entry on to the register.

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