Master of Science - Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences offers a direct path for specializing in nutrition and is tailored for BSc graduates with a background in biological sciences or a related subject. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), graduates who successfully complete the program can become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).

Throughout the course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health and disease. They will delve into the functions of macro and micronutrients, as well as energetics and metabolism. By utilizing the latest research, students will explore the vital role of nutritionists in promoting public health and sustainable global food systems. They will analyze current evidence-based research, trends, and advancements in the field of nutrition, while emphasizing the importance of providing the public with reliable and safe nutrition information.

Students will have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge specialist facilities, including the diet laboratory, clinical skills suite, and technology-enhanced teaching laboratory.