Taught course
Applied Human Nutrition
Entry requirements
In order to successfully complete a postgraduate course, applicants are usually expected to have (or be about to attain) at least a second class honours degree in a related scientific subject from a recognised institution of higher education. If you do not have these academic qualifications, you could still be offered a place on this course if you can show evidence of the potential to succeed based on professional and/or related experiences.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Applied Human Nutrition is a practical, research driven master's course detailing the science behind the nutritional requirements of humans from pre-conception to old age.
Poor nutrition is causing increasing public health problems in all sectors and ages, especially among the young and the elderly. Whilst in some areas of the world deficiency diseases and malnutrition are common. A key focus of this course is examining the provision of food and nutrients to the body to facilitate optimum physical and mental development and maintenance of health throughout a lifetime. It also emphasises the specific problems of global nutrition and the public health implications.
The course is suited to graduates with a background in the biological sciences. Applications are encouraged from UK, EU and international students with an interest in acquiring expertise in nutrition, and from graduates who wish to pursue careers as nutritionists.
Qualification and course duration
MSc
full time
12 months
part time
24 months
PGDip
full time
8 months
part time
20 months
PGCert
full time
8 months
part time
8 months
Course contact details
- Name
- Programme Administrator
- appliedhumannutrition@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1865 482787