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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate
£8,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MSc Human Nutrition provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Help prevent disease and improve the understanding of the relationship between diet and health with our AfN accredited MSc in Human Nutrition. Enhance your knowledge of clinical, metabolic and molecular nutrition while also learning about issues affecting public health, sustainable diets and global food systems with our comprehensive MSc programme. You will study different aspects of human nutrition before deciding which areas to specialise in and the flexible course structure means your studying will be best aligned with your interests and career requirements. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Disease
Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
Food Systems and Sustainability
Molecular Nutrition and Gene-Diet Interactions
Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Nutritional Assessment and Intervention Planning
Research Methods and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. A second-class honours degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences, or equivalent research or field experience. Please check the In My Country or Territory pages to find out if your degree is equivalent. Students who do not meet the current entry requirements, such as a lower degree in a relevant subject, or appropriate level of degree but in an alter |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,000
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,000
Home Student Fee
£11,100
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,500 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £50,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate
£8,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
About University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen offers Human Nutrition as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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