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University of Aberdeen: Human Nutrition
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition View department profile |
| Web | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/smmsn |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Do you want to help prevent disease and improve the understanding of the relationship between diet and health? Our MSc in Human Nutrition will improve your knowledge of metabolic and molecular nutrition while also learning about the issues affecting public health. On this comprehensive MSc programme you will have the opportunity to study different areas of human nutrition before deciding which to specialise in, including molecular nutrition which Aberdeen is unique in offering and food security and sustainability, where we are leaders in the field. This flexible course structure means your studying will be best aligned with your interests and career requirements.
The programme is run in collaboration with the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, part of the University of Aberdeen, one of the leading and oldest nutrition research institutes in Europe. For over 100 years, the Rowett Institute has played a major role in informing policy and establishing the link between diet and health; it continues to work on major diet-related health and food security issues to this day.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences, or equivalent research or field experience. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Do you want to help prevent disease and improve the understanding of the relationship between diet and health? Our MSc in Human Nutrition will improve your knowledge of metabolic and molecular nutrition while also learning about the issues affecting public health. On this comprehensive MSc programme you will have the opportunity to study different areas of human nutrition before deciding which to specialise in, including molecular nutrition which Aberdeen is unique in offering and food security and sustainability, where we are leaders in the field. This flexible course structure means your studying will be best aligned with your interests and career requirements.
The programme is run in collaboration with the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, part of the University of Aberdeen, one of the leading and oldest nutrition research institutes in Europe. For over 100 years, the Rowett Institute has played a major role in informing policy and establishing the link between diet and health; it continues to work on major diet-related health and food security issues to this day. This MSc Programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. AfN Degree Accreditation supports development of nutritionists' skills by recognising university courses which deliver evidence-based nutrition education to a professional level.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences, or equivalent research or field experience. Minimum 2.2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall. Students from other disciplines who do not have the required level of biomedical sciences can be considered for the programme once they have successfully completed the University of Aberdeen’s short online course, Access to Postgraduate Biomedical Science. This course has been designed to help students, planning to study Human Nutrition, gain the required level of biomedical sciences knowledge and understanding to prepare for postgraduate studies. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Aberdeen
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences, and Nutrition provides a dynamic, world-class teaching, learning and research environment creating opportunities for greater knowledge and scientific discovery that will underpin maintaining good health and the treatment of disease.
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