MSc Nutritional Science

The Nutritional Science course offered by Northumbria University is built on the contemporary scientific principles to understand the complex relationship of nutrition, food and human health. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of the biological and social aspects of nutritional sciences and allows applying this knowledge in a range of roles across the health and food sectors.Course Content: This full-time three-year course provides both subject-specific and transferable skills including laboratory and research skills, problem-solving, presentation and communication skills. You will study scientific principles underlying human nutrition and health, animal and plant-based foods, food safety, food processing and preservation technologies, food and health policy and public health strategies. Key Modules: Modules studied may include Public Health and Epidemiology, Diet and Disease, Nutritional Assessment, Plant-based Nutrition, Animal-based Nutrition, Food Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Physiology.Accreditations: This course has been designed to meet the AfN (Association for Nutrition) accreditation standards for undergraduate course accreditation towards registration as an Associate Nutritionist.Future Careers: Graduates from this program can find rewarding careers in diverse sectors such as food and drink industries, health and wellness industries, government and non-government organizations, nutrition and public health research, sports and fitness centers, healthcare organizations, education and community services, media and marketing or entrepreneurship.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. Nutritional Science