MSc Nutrition at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The Nutrition MSc is a research-led programme on how diet, nutrients and food choices influence health at individual, community and population levels, from human biochemistry and metabolism to epidemiology, public health and behaviour change. It is accredited by the Association for Nutrition and includes an independent research project.

Department: School of Food Science and Nutrition | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Nutrition and Health, Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Human Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition and Nutrition Policy (15 credits each), followed by an independent research project.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped to begin the route to registered nutritionist status and to work in food manufacturing, health promotion, nutrition education, marketing, product development and scientific research, or progress to PhD study. Employers of graduates include Tesco, Premier Foods and I-detox International.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a pure or applied science subject, with some study of biochemistry and/or physiology; applicants who do not meet all requirements may be considered with relevant professional or work experience, volunteering or additional qualifications. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 for international applicants and 10 September 2027 for UK applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, UK Source

International applicants: GBP 34,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total programme tuition fee, international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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