Taught course

Nutrition with Public Health Management

Institution
Sheffield Hallam University · Food and Nutrition
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Typically, you should have one of the following;

• an honours degree or equivalent in food, wellbeing, health or biological science.

• substantial relevant experience at a senior level - with evidence from referees, performance on training courses or further education qualifications, showing you are capable of gaining a postgraduate qualification.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Build your knowledge of nutrition, physiology and biochemistry, behaviour change techniques, food science, public health policy and practice.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of the principles and practice of human nutrition.
  • Develop an appropriate level of competence in public health management including financial, organisational and applied management relevant to employment in the nutrition and the public health sector.
  • Enhance your ability to critically analyse current and developing theory.

Nutritionists within the public health sector play an important role in promoting good health and preventing diet-related disease in the population. This course equips recent graduates and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to specialise in public health nutrition.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12-15 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Enquiries
Email
enquiries@shu.ac.uk
Phone
+441142255555