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Human Nutrition – (M.Sc.)
University of Glasgow
School of Medicine
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
* MSc (Med Sci): 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
The programme provides a thorough grounding in the principles, practice and research of human nutrition and the opportunity to follow a successful career in the UK or overseas. You will have the knowledge and experience necessary for engaging in and contributing to current issues in the field of human nutrition. An additional research component allows the development of valuable skills for practising and interpreting nutrition research.
On completion of this programme those who complete the public health nutrition specialisation will be eligible for direct entry to the Register for Associate Public Health Nutritionists. If you complete the MSc (Med Sci) Human Nutrition with specialisation in either Clinical Nutrition, Obesity & Weight Management or Sports & Exercise Nutrition, you are able to apply for entry to the Register of Associate Nutritionists. The MSc (Med Sci) Human Nutrition with specialisation in Public Health Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).
Contents
The core teaching provides an excellent grounding in nutrition given in the form of lectures, practical sessions, debates, team work tasks, self-directed learning, seminars and tutorials. Much of the core teaching takes place two days per week, however this is an intensive full time programme and you will be expected to engage with self-directed learning on the other days of the week.
Core courses
* Food and nutrient requirements and nutrition through the lifecycle
* Digestion, absorption and nutritional metabolism
* Dietary and nutritional assessment
* Public health and eating behaviour.
Specialisation courses, one from the following
* Public health nutrition
* Clinical nutrition
* Obesity and weight management
* Sports and exercise nutrition.
You will also undertake a research project in the summer semester based on your specialisation area.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An Honours degree in a suitable science subject, or an ordinary degree in a highly relevant subject such as nutrition or dietetics from an institution recognised by the University Court.
You are required to provide two references, a full degree transcript and a personal statement with your application.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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