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| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme is designed for those who wish to extend their knowledge, qualifications, skills and expertise in this popular area of study. It provides postgraduate education and training opportunities for exercise, nutrition and health professionals, and also provides opportunities for those aspiring to work in this high-profile field.
The science of exercise and nutrition is a rapidly expanding field; students develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations.
Each module is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians, London (RCP) for 20 CPD points.
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Programme Structure
The MSc programme consists of six taught modules and a research dissertation.
Each taught module involves attendance at a three-day intensive course followed by 12 weeks of home-based learning and the submission of a written assignment, or its equivalent.
Following completion of six taught modules, students commence the research project and the production of a Masters Dissertation.
Students select six from the following modules:
* Exercise and Health
* Physiology and Physical Performance
* Biochemistry of Metabolism
* Nutrition in Health and Disease
* Science of Weight Control
* Performance Enhancement
* Sports Nutrition
* Research Methods and Data Handling (normally compulsory for MSc students)
Each module is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians, London (RCP) for 20 CPD points.
Assessment
Each taught module is assessed by written assignment or its equivalent - e.g. poster presentation. There are no formal examinations.
Masters Dissertation
Following the completion of six taught modules, MSc students are required to undertake a programme of personal research leading to the submission of a Masters Dissertation. Projects may be laboratory-based at the University, or work-based, and students are under the direction of an individually allocated supervisor.
Taught modules may also be attended as:
* Stand-alone modules, or
* A three-day conference module (without assessment) for which a certificate of attendance will be given (and 20 CPD points from the RCP).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum of a lower second class honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications.
Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Each module is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians, London (RCP) for 20 CPD points.
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