Dissertation 2 enables you to focus upon a significant piece of investigative enquiry in an area of interest, from conceptualisation through to completion. The module will develop your skills as an independent learner who is able to manage a project over an extended period of time. Critically evaluating existing research and theoretical perspectives to identify a gap in research knowledge, you will be expected to justify the choice of methodology and underpinning theory, analyse the impact of the research project and appraise the ethical considerations encountered during your research. The module is assessed by the production of a 5,000-6,000 word journal article and an additional piece of supporting work such as a presentation.

Epidemiology, Evaluation and Effectiveness develops your critical understanding of populations and the population measures of health, wellbeing, illness and disease. An insight into current population characteristics, variations and trends is an essential component for most types of policies and actions aimed at promoting health, controlling disease and reducing health inequalities. The module will assess how population measures are used to describe patterns of health, illness and disease in different populations and across time and place. You will also gain an understanding of how these patterns can inform disease risk factors, infectious disease control and public health and social care policy.

Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition provides you with robust foundations in understanding the complexities of nutrition at both individual and population levels. Nutritional recommendations for the general population remain a contentious aspect to population health, with new evidence emerging constantly that highlights the intricacies of nutrition and the potential to refine advice. The module will develop your knowledge and understanding of nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan, enabling you to discover the evidence behind these recommendations and the link with health and disease.

Health and Behaviour Change focuses on the determinants of behaviours related to health and the theories used to explain and predict behaviour. The module also examines the use of theory in developing interventions to change behaviours to improve health. You will have opportunities to develop your understanding of the underlying principles, as well as gaining expertise in their application, by designing behaviour change interventions. The module will also enhance your presentation skills.

Nutrition and Sustainability provides you with an understanding of the complex issues associated with nutrition, food and sustainability. With the issue high on the agenda for governments, international organisations, the private sector and academia, food sustainability is an important consideration when looking at population health. You will develop a broad understanding of food sustainability issues, as well as examining the key policies and strategies for promoting food sustainability, tackling the modern challenges of feeding a growing population, and exploring the burden of diseases associated with poor diet and lifestyle choices. The module will equip you with the expertise required to support individuals, communities, organisations and groups to adopt healthful and sustainable dietary choices.

Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease equips you with a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and its application in the prevention and management of dietary related diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dementia and cancer. Understanding the relationship between foods, nutrients and key disease of society is crucial for public health nutrition. The module will enable you to discover the principles of human metabolism that underpin the maintenance of homeostasis in the human system. You will examine biochemical and physiological systems, with emphasis placed on understanding the regulation of whole body metabolism.

Professional Practice develops your skillset as a potential nutritionist of the future. With the opportunity to attend expert research seminars, you will be introduced to the standards of ethics, conduct and performance as set out by the Association for Nutrition. The module will enable you to refine and supplement skills developed in other modules on the course while also equipping you with practical competence to complement the theory developed in the classroom.

Research Methods introduces you to the research process including the philosophical fundamentals of both quantitative and qualitative traditions and a range of research methodologies. The module will enable you to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise a range of research methodologies and plan a small-scale empirical project in your chosen discipline, as well as gaining awareness of the theoretical and practical implications of undertaking such a study.

HUG4053 Nutrition and Sustainability has changed from 20 credits to 10 credits and HUG4055 Professional Practice has changed from 0 credits to 10 credits.

HUG4049 Dissertation 2 (60 credits) replaces HUG4048 Dissertation (60 credits) as a compulsory module.

HUG4048 Dissertation (60 credits), HUG4050 Fundamentals of Public Health Nutrition (20 credits), HUG4051 Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease (20 credits), HUG4052 Health and Behaviour Change (20 credits), HUG4053 Nutrition and Sustainability (20 credits), HUG4054 Epidemiology, Evaluation and Effectiveness (20 credits) and HUG4055 Professional Practice (0 credits) replace HUG4001 Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (30 credits), HUG4003 Health Behaviours and Nutrition (30 credits), HUG4007 Dissertation (60 credits), HUG4008 Public Health Nutrition with an International Perspective (20 credits) and HUG4009 Contemporary Issues in Human Nutrition (20 credits) as compulsory modules.

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject such as nutrition, dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, sport science, health, food science or biology.

Applicants with a third class honours degree and/or relevant work experience would need to demonstrate a good level of knowledge in biosciences and will be considered on an individual basis.

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Tuition fees for full-time study on this MSc are £6,120 for UK and EU students and £13,250 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21.

Tuition fees for part-time study on this MSc are £34 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21, i.e. £680 per 20 credit module. 180 credits are required to complete a Masters degree.

Tuition fees for full-time study on this MSc are £6,300 for UK students and £13,500 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2021/22.

Tuition fees for part-time study on this MSc are £35 per credit for UK students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2021/22, i.e. £700 per 20 credit module. 180 credits are required to complete a Masters degree.

Tuition fees for EU students enrolling on postgraduate courses in academic year 2021/22 are still to be announced. If you are a prospective EU student, you are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise in part-time postgraduate tuition fees in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.