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University of Surrey: Nutritional Medicine
Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
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Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study on the only evidence-based nutritional medicine masters in Europe, designed specifically for those with a role in nutrition and health practice, such as general practitioners, gastroenterologists, dietitians, pharmacists and food scientists
Learn from lecturers who’ve been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017-18 for Further and Higher Education, in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition
Get the academic requirements needed to register with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) to work as an associate nutritionist once you’ve graduated
Join the 100 per cent of our postgraduate biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
**What you will study**
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the complex relationships between nutrition and health, and the range and potential of nutritional management to postpone or treat disease. You’ll develop a critical and scholarly approach to theory, practice, literature and research findings.
You’ll study topics, including antioxidants, diet and behaviour, epidemiology, lipids, nutrition and exercise for health and sports performance, nutritional aspects of pregnancy, the nervous system and phytoprotectants.
You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our researchers, ensuring you get the best support.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB), Biology, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nutrition, Nutritional Science, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology (occasional route only), or a recognised equivalent international qualification. English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
This course is the only evidence-based MSc Nutritional Medicine programme in Europe and uses the latest research to investigate the impact that nutrition has on health, disease and ageing. Designed for those with a role in nutrition and health practice, such as general practitioners, gastroenterologists, dietitians, pharmacists, and food scientists, you’ll learn about nutritionally related aspects of health and disease, in order to inform patients and industry.
This course is taught by leading experts at the frontline of research and practice, ensuring everything you learn is relevant and valued by employers. We were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017-18 for Further and Higher Education, in recognition of our research excellence in the field of food and nutrition.
**What you will study**
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the complex relationships between nutrition and health, and the range and potential of nutritional management to postpone or treat disease. You’ll develop a critical and scholarly approach to theory, practice, literature and research findings, within the subject.
You’ll study topics including, antioxidants, diet and behaviour, epidemiology, lipids, nutrition and exercise for health and sports performance, nutritional aspects of pregnancy, the nervous system, and phytoprotectants.
You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our researchers, ensuring you get the best support.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB), Biology, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology (occasional route only), or Veterinary, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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