MSc Human Nutrition

The Human Nutrition MSc programme at the University of Surrey enables students to gain a deep understanding of nutritional science and its practical applications. The full-time course is delivered over a period of 12 months and includes compulsory modules, optional modules, and a research project.Course Content: The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition, covering areas such as public health nutrition, clinical nutrition, nutritional physiology, and dietary assessment methods. Students will explore the science of nutrition in detail and apply this knowledge through a research project in an area of personal interest. In addition to core modules, students also have the flexibility to choose from several optional modules.Key Modules: Core modules students will undertake include 'Fundamentals of Nutrition', 'Diet and Disease', 'Influence of Food on Postprandial Responses', and 'Research Project'. Optional modules on offer include 'Obesity and Weight Management', 'Sports and Exercise Nutrition', and more.Accreditations: The University of Surrey's Human Nutrition MSc is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).Future Careers: Graduates of this course may go onto work within areas such as health promotion, food companies, research, health advocacy, the media, and more. Many graduates also go onto further study, such as PhDs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.