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Weight Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Chester
Department of Clinical Sciences
| 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 to provide advanced education and training opportunities for the wide range of professionals dealing with clients and patients for whom successful weight management is the key to improving their health.
The World Health Organisation reports that overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide, in both advanced and developing countries, and is contributing to the increasing levels of non-communicable metabolic and mechanically-induced disorders such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic problems, obstructive sleep apnoea and certain cancers.
This programme is run in association with the National Obesity Forum.
Each module is accredited with 20 points of professional development by the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Contents
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 a period of home-based learning and the submission of a written assignment, or its equivalent.
Following completion of six taught modules, students commence on their personal research project.
Students select six from the following modules:
* The Obesity Epidemic - Weight Management as a Public Health Issue (core module)
* Causes and Assessment of Obesity
* Dietary Approaches to Weight Management
* Exercise and Weight Management
* Behaviour Modification in Weight Management
* Pharmacotherapy, Surgery, Supplements and Alternative Methods
* Childhood Obesity
* Research Methods and Data Analysis (core module for MSc students)
Each module is accredited by the RCP for 20 CPD points.
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 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
Accreditation
Each module is accredited with 20 points of professional development by the Royal College of Physicians, London.
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