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Bournemouth University: Nutrition and Behaviour
Institution | Bournemouth University View institution profile |
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Department | Department of Medical Science and Public Health |
Web | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01202 961916 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of behaviour on diet.**
**Why study MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU?**
- Nutrition-related ill-health contributes towards preventable disease including obesity and many of the non-communicable diseases on both a national and global scale.
- Gain a foundation in the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition, complemented by units on the role of nutrition in behaviour and cognition, and the management of associated clinical conditions.
- Discover the role of nutrition from preconception to old age including topics such as in-utero programming, infant feeding practices, the development of food likes and dislikes in children, food promotion, psychological factors contributing to the development of obesity including appetite and weight control, disordered eating behaviours, prevention of diet-related disease, and the role of diet in normal ageing and age-related conditions.
- Put learning into a professional context with a short work-based learning and professional development in an environment of your choice; locally or internationally and in the healthcare, community or private sector.
- Benefit from extracurricular sessions beyond the lecture setting including research seminars and journal clubs, fostering development of critical thinking and communication.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which means that after graduating you will be able to apply for Associate level status with the AfN.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A Bachelor's Honours degree, 2.2 or above in the clinical/life sciences, psychology, nursing or nutrition. If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
**Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of behaviour on diet.**
**Why study MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU?**
- Nutrition-related ill-health contributes towards preventable disease including obesity and many of the non-communicable diseases on both a national and global scale.
- Gain a foundation in the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition, complemented by units on the role of nutrition in behaviour and cognition, and the management of associated clinical conditions.
- Discover the role of nutrition from preconception to old age including topics such as in-utero programming, infant feeding practices, the development of food likes and dislikes in children, food promotion, psychological factors contributing to the development of obesity including appetite and weight control, disordered eating behaviours, prevention of diet-related disease, and the role of diet in normal ageing and age-related conditions.
- Put learning into a professional context with a short work-based learning and professional development in an environment of your choice; locally or internationally and in the healthcare, community or private sector.
- Benefit from extracurricular sessions beyond the lecture setting including research seminars and journal clubs, fostering development of critical thinking and communication.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which means that after graduating you will be able to apply for Associate level status with the AfN.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A Bachelor's Honours degree, 2.2 or above in the clinical/life sciences, psychology, nursing or nutrition. If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
**Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of behaviour on diet.**
**Why study MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU?**
- Nutrition-related ill-health contributes towards preventable disease including obesity and many of the non-communicable diseases on both a national and global scale.
- Gain a foundation in the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition, complemented by units on the role of nutrition in behaviour and cognition, and the management of associated clinical conditions.
- Discover the role of nutrition from preconception to old age including topics such as in-utero programming, infant feeding practices, the development of food likes and dislikes in children, food promotion, psychological factors contributing to the development of obesity including appetite and weight control, disordered eating behaviours, prevention of diet-related disease, and the role of diet in normal ageing and age-related conditions.
- Put learning into a professional context with a short placement in an environment of your choice; locally or internationally and in the healthcare, community or private sector.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which means that after graduating you will be able to apply for Associate level status with the AfN.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A Bachelor's Honours degree, 2.2 or above in the clinical/life sciences, psychology, nursing or nutrition. If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Fees
England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of behaviour on diet.**
**Why study MSc Nutrition and Behaviour at BU?**
- Nutrition-related ill-health contributes towards preventable disease including obesity and many of the non-communicable diseases on both a national and global scale.
- Gain a foundation in the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition, complemented by units on the role of nutrition in behaviour and cognition, and the management of associated clinical conditions.
- Discover the role of nutrition from preconception to old age including topics such as in-utero programming, infant feeding practices, the development of food likes and dislikes in children, food promotion, psychological factors contributing to the development of obesity including appetite and weight control, disordered eating behaviours, prevention of diet-related disease, and the role of diet in normal ageing and age-related conditions.
- Put learning into a professional context with a short placement in an environment of your choice; locally or internationally and in the healthcare, community or private sector.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) which means that after graduating you will be able to apply for Associate level status with the AfN.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A Bachelor's Honours degree, 2.2 or above in the clinical/life sciences, psychology, nursing or nutrition. If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Fees
England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
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