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University of Plymouth: Human Nutrition
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Health Professions |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this broad-ranging programme offers you an advanced understanding of nutrition and the links between diet and health. Core nutrition science will underpin a critical evaluation of the role of nutrition in public health at the local, national and international level. Explore the role of nutrition in exercise and sports performance and graduate with the skills to work and lead as a nutritionist in a wide range of environments.
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Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this full time programme will provide you with a new and alternative career pathway.
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Train to become an evidence based nutrition professional equipped to manage and lead in dynamic settings.
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The only programme of this type in the south-west region.
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Delivered by a team with extensive experience in the delivery of masters level modules and a diverse range of expertise in nutrition, public health, research, sports nutrition and physiology. The team have external recognition for the quality of feedback to support student learning.
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The programme will be accredited with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) allowing students who have completed the masters to apply for direct entry at associate level to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
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Focuses on public health nutrition and disease prevention at the local, national and international level.
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Develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of current and topical issues in sports nutrition and apply them to current practice utilising links with local sporting partnerships.
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Engage with local AfN registrants who will provide curriculum enrichment, local expertise and knowledge of future career pathways.
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Research informed teaching will be embedded throughout the curriculum.
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Issues around sustainability of nutrition will be threaded throughout the programme.
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Gain a core understanding of professional practice and ethics, elements of which are embedded within the programme.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 degree or above or (European first cycle equivalent) in a science or social science, some Biology study is required. Although priority will be given to those with a 2:1 degree, applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered. Applicants are required to complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, an IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all elements is required. Candidates will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. Graduates whose previous study was five or more years ago must provide evidence of recent academic study. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 degree or above or (European first cycle equivalent) in a science or social science, some Biology study is required. Although priority will be given to those with a 2:1 degree, applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered. Applicants are required to complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, an IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all elements is required. Candidates will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. Graduates whose previous study was five or more years ago must provide evidence of recent academic study. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Priority will be given to applicants with a BSc (Hons) degree at 2:1 or above or (European first cycle equivalent) in a science or social science, some Biology study is required. Although priority will be given to those with a 2:1 degree, applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered. Applicants are required to complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, an IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all elements is required. Candidates will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. Graduates whose previous study was five or more years ago must provide evidence of recent academic study. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.
Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …
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