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Northumbria University: Master of Public Health (Nutrition)
| Institution | Northumbria University |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Work and Community Wellbeing |
| Web | http://www.northumbria.ac.uk |
| bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0191 406 0901 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Are you keen to improve public health and improve health and wellbeing via food and nutrition? Do you want to develop the knowledge required to reflect on current concerns and practice issues linked to this field?
Popular with both UK-based and international students, the unique Master of Public Health (Nutrition) programme has been specifically designed for those who wish to develop their career within public health, with a particular focus on nutrition. Typically you will be from a nutrition, food science, bioscience, sport, exercise, nursing, midwifery or integrated health and social care background.
Guided by experts in the field of public health and registered nutritionists, you will combine practical experience with a thorough grounding in relevant areas of theory and research. The practical application of these academic skills will equip you with the knowledge and approaches necessary to implement a broad range of interventions to improve public health outcomes in different employment contexts and in particular relating to food and nutrition, for example tackling a range of relevant societal issues such as, health inequalities in nutritional wellbeing, the increase in diabetes and the high prevalence of obesity.
Upon successful graduation you will possess in-depth research and enquiry skills, and a critical understanding of their application in public health and in a range of employment contexts: local authorities the community and local partnerships the private sector charitable organisations the NHS and further research
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a subject related to nutrition, healthcare or health sciences, or relevant professional experience in public health, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics or health sciences. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications |
| Location | Coach Lane Campus Coach Lane Benton Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a subject related to nutrition, healthcare or health sciences, or relevant professional experience in public health, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics or health sciences. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications |
| Location | Coach Lane Campus Coach Lane Benton Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA |
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