Public Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity: University of Westminster

Introduction

It is important for individuals, organisations and governments to be aware of, and to act on, the understandings we have of the impact of the lifestyles on health status. Given this, the relationship between nutrition, physical activity and the health of individuals through to populations is the focus of this course. Students from diverse backgrounds within life science disciplines explore the scope and techniques of public health science and its practical applications.

You will initially be registered on the Public Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity MSc, however you may request the internationally recognised award of Nutrition and Physical Activity MPH if your research project is a public health intervention.

Course Content

The course draws upon expertise found within University schools and departments to form a multi-disciplinary teaching team. At all stages the course is designed to encourage critical thinking, enhance evidence based research techniques and develop practical skills in the area of public health. Multiple employment opportunities exist for graduates who will be well equipped to contribute to this rapidly growing area of applied health science.

Core modules

• Applied Public Health
• Assessing Health Status
• Health and Nutrition: Policies and Promotion
• Priorities in Public Health
• Research Methods
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

You would normally require a BSc Honours degree in a relevant life science or a professional qualification of equivalent status, and at least one year’s relevant work experience. Other qualifications and/or experience will be considered individually by the course leader. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum of 6 in the writing component), or TOEFL scores of 600 (paper), 92 (internetbased), and Grade 4.5 written test, or Cambridge Proficiency, Grade B. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.