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University of Roehampton: Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders
Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
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Department | Life Sciences |
Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
postgraduate@roehampton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8392 3232 |
Study type | Research |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
**Why this course?**
- The first MRes programme in Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders in the UK
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
- Gain specialist and advanced training in preparation for your career in nutrition science research, clinical environment or the health industry
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)
- Taught by renowned experts in the field whose research have had an impact on topical areas of Nutrition science
- As a member of the programme, you will join the Health Sciences Research Centre and will be encouraged to attend research seminars and lab meetings led by experts
**About this course:**
This rewarding research-based programme will prepare you for a career in nutrition research, clinical environments, or the health industry. Topics you will study include:
- Principals of Nutrition
- Obesity and Metabolism
- Communication
**Skills:**
This research master’s gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the natural world by undertaking an independent research project in a topic within ecology, evolution or behaviour.
The programme will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of your chosen topic. In addition, it also places an emphasis on providing you with transferrable skills in areas such as:
- Project management
- Data analysis and communication
- These will help you develop a future career in further research, non-academic or commercial sectors.
You’ll also receive dedicated training in research methods. This includes:
- Learning skills in scientific project design
- Data analysis
- Scientific reporting
Dedicated sessions are also provided in transferrable skills such as scientific communication, grant writing, CV writing and interview preparation.
**Career opportunities:**
This course provides students with preparation for a wide range of future careers. These include careers in further research (e.g. PhDs), conservation projects and organisations, animal welfare groups and environmental charities. It also provides students with research skills that will be valuable in a range of careers in the public and private sectors.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You are usually expected to hold a good second-class honours degree (or above) from an approved university or college in the UK, or a recognised degree from abroad. Advice on recognition may be obtained from the Admissions Manager. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 12338 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 12338 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 12338 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 12338 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 21788 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 21788 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**This rewarding research-based programme will prepare you for a career in nutrition research, clinical environment or the health industry. With an increasing need for research experts in nutrition, collaborate with internationally renowned experts in the field to tackle modern metabolic diseases and the impact on human health.**
This specialist programme offers a highly topical theoretical and practical training in the science behind nutrition in preparation for your rewarding career within health research, a clinical environment or the health industry.
With the imminent global obesity crisis and the associated increase in human metabolic disorders, there is increasing demand for interventions and experts who can offer solutions for healthy diets and nutrition to tackle these issues.
You will be taught by renowned experts in the field who have made an impact in topical areas of nutrition and metabolism. You will also conduct your own research and could choose from a variety of research topics including: the gut microbiota, Polyphenols and cardiovascular disease, the impact of meal times, the importance of breakfast, type 2 diabetes, dietary interventions for obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the endocrine regulation of appetite and bodyweight.
The development of your research methods skills is an integral part of the course. You will further your understanding of modern nutrition research with a project which will give you not only experience of specialist research techniques, but also skills in research design and data handling and analysis with the use of statistics.
As a member of the course, you will join the Health Sciences Research Centre and will be encouraged to attend research seminars and lab meetings led by experts who are currently investigating a range of cutting-edge developments in Nutrition and health sciences.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You are usually expected to hold a good second-class honours degree (or above) from an approved university or college in the UK, or a recognised degree from abroad. Advice on recognition may be obtained from the Admissions Manager. |
Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
England | 11198 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 11198 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11198 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11198 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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