MSc Public Health Nutrition: University of Southampton

Course Description

This MSc is designed to prepare you for professional practice in public health nutrition in the EU or internationally, and is accredited by The Nutrition Society. All three programmes build on a sound theoretical framework, and apply this to enable you to solve nutrition-related health problems, in whatever setting you work. On successful completion of the MSc programme, you will be able to register as an Associate Public Health Nutritionist on the professional register of The Nutrition Society.

Programme Structure

Normal University attendance is for two 3-day teaching blocks per module: three modules in the first semester and three in the second semester. You would normally be expected to successfully complete the first three modules before progressing to the modules in the second semester. Once you have completed all the taught modules, you will register for a 14-week research project. You may apply for credits for prior learning in relevant topics.

Core modules

• Basic research skills (20 credits)
• Nutritional sciences (20 credits)
• Policy and programmes (20 credits)
• Public health/health promotion (20 credits)
• Statistics (20 credits)
• Working in the community (20 credits)

Entry requirements

• Second-class honours degree in nutrition, dietetics or other biomedical or health science, or equivalent (other qualifications may be considered)
• Prior work experience is desirable
• Must satisfy the Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes, as specified in Section 4 of the University’s General Regulations
• IELTS 7.0 or equivalent for international students