Course Length: 1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time

Start Dates: September 2020, September 2021

Faculty: Health, Social Care and Medicine

Location: Edge Hill University

This MSc in Public Health Nutrition will provide you withthe specialist scientific knowledge and practical skillsrequired to meet the nutritional challenges of the 21stcentury. You will develop a comprehensive understanding

of the role diet and nutrients play in the aetiology,prevention, treatment and management of diseases,discovering how to apply this knowledge in a variety ofhealth-based settings and make evidence-basedjudgements on appropriate nutritional care. You will alsodevelop a clear understanding of the factors thatinfluence food choice. The context for the programme isprovided by societal issues such as a rapidly ageingpopulation, food poverty and food insecurity, healthinequalities in nutritional wellbeing and the highprevalence of obesity.

Learn how to deliver health and nutrition information through successful marketing andpromotion techniques as you develop the competencies to register as an associate publichealth nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition.

International Students Can Apply

MSc Public Health Nutrition

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

You will learn about the metabolism of nutrients withregards to their effect on the causation and prevention ofdisease, while exploring the psychological models ofbehaviour and behaviour change in relation to foodchoice. Global health challenges, such as maternal andchild nutrition, sustainable food production and foodpoverty, will also be considered.

Alongside this you will study emerging topics in the fieldof nutrition that have an impact on health status. This willinclude issues such as nutrigenomics and the impact ofsugar intake on health.

The knowledge and skills you develop throughout thecourse will be utilised in a project-based module that willprovide you with the opportunity to complete a researchproject relevant to your own interests or area ofemployment. This will be underpinned by a dedicatedmodule enhancing your knowledge of research methodsand the research process.

How will I study?

The programme incorporates a variety of teaching andlearning strategies including lectures, workshops,student-led seminars, practical activities and casestudies. This varied approach is designed to meet a rangeof learning needs, encourage problem-solving skills andfoster peer discussion and communication. Teaching willusually be delivered during the daytime.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods are varied and include acombination of essays, case studies and presentations.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by specialists in the fields of nutrition,health, physiology, biochemistry and psychology. Theprogramme team are actively engaged innutrition-related research and consultancy and will usethis expertise to support and enhance your learningexperience.

A Great Study Environment

The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is one ofthe leading providers of education and training for healthand social care professionals in the North West ofEngland.

Offering some of the best facilities for health, social careand medicine students in the country, the outstandingteaching and learning resources include leading edgeclinical skills facilities, an 860-seat lecture theatre, and avariety of teaching rooms and social learning spaces.

The faculty is home to a thriving research culture whichincludes a series of staff and student conferenceprogrammes, guest lectures and seminars, as well asactive research groups.

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Modules

HEA4444: Research Methods (20 credits)Research Methods introduces you to the research process including the philosophical fundamentals of bothquantitative and qualitative traditions and a range of research methodologies. The module will enable you todemonstrate the ability to critically appraise a range of research methodologies and plan a small-scale empiricalproject in your chosen discipline, as well as gaining awareness of the theoretical and practical implications ofundertaking such a study.

HUG4001: Nutrition Metabolism and Disease (30 credits)Nutrition Metabolism and Disease will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and its application inthe prevention and management of dietary related diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolicsyndrome, dementia and cancer. You will develop knowledge, understanding and application of the principles of humanmetabolism that underpin the maintenance of homeostasis in the human system by examining the biochemical andphysiological systems relevant to metabolism, with an emphasis placed on understanding the regulation of whole bodymetabolism.

HUG4003: Health Behaviours and Nutrition (30 credits)Health Behaviours and Nutrition focuses on the psychological models of behaviour and behaviour change in relationto nutrition and health. Factors related to psychological well-being and stress and the relationship to nutritional statuswill be critically analysed. Emphasis will be on the promotion of positive nutritional health behaviours, as well as theprevention of maladaptive nutritional health behaviours such as obesity and eating disorders.

HUG4008: Public Health Nutrition with an International Perspective (20 credits)Public Health Nutrition with an International Perspective encourages you to take an interdisciplinary andintercultural approach to nutrition and the health challenges that exist in the globalised world. You will gain acomprehensive understanding of the factors that influence health from a local, national and international level.

HUG4009: Contemporary Issues in Human Nutrition (20 credits)Contemporary Issues in Human Nutrition addresses current themes in the external arena pertinent to the study ofnutrition and will, therefore, consider topics that have a significant impact on, and relevance to, modern day food andnutrition. The module will also provide you with a comprehensive understanding of material on re-emerging topics innutrition, such as healthy ageing and personalised nutrition.

HUG4007: Dissertation (60 credits)Dissertation enables you to focus upon a significant piece of investigative enquiry in an area of interest, fromconceptualisation through to completion. The module will develop your skills as an independent learner who is able tomanage a project over an extended period of time. Critically evaluating existing research and theoretical perspectivesto identify a gap in research knowledge, you will be expected to justify the choice of methodology and underpinningtheory, analyse the impact of the research project and appraise the ethical considerations encountered during yourresearch.

Timetables

You can expect to receive your timetable at enrolment. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure thattimetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day or evening of the week.

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class orupper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevantsubject such as nutrition, dietetics, physiotherapy,occupational therapy, pharmacy, sport science, health,food science or biology.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 7.0, with a score nolower than 6.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 andF3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

You will be able to register with the Association forNutrition as an Associate Nutritionist upon completion ofthe course via the submission of a portfolio of evidence.

This programme provides ideal preparation to progressinto nutrition-related roles in many organisations within

the public and private sector. These include localauthorities, charitable organisations, the NHS, healthpromotion organisations, the leisure industry and theprivate sector. Alternatively, you may wish to progressonto PhD study to further develop a specialist knowledgeof nutrition.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for full-time study on this MSc are:

• £6,120 for UK and EU students and £13,250 forinternational students enrolling on the programmein academic year 2020/21;

• £6,300 for UK and EU students and £13,500 forinternational students enrolling on the programmein academic year 2021/22.

Tuition fees for part-time study on this MSc are:

• £34 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling onthe programme in academic year 2020/21, i.e. £680per 20 credit module;

• £35 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling onthe programme in academic year 2021/22, i.e. £700per 20 credit module.

180 credits are required to complete a Masters degree.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise inpart-time postgraduate tuition fees in subsequentacademic years as you progress through the course.

Financial Support

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningpostgraduate courses at Edge Hill University, togetherwith details of how to apply for potential funding, pleaseview our Money Matters guide for your intendedacademic year of entry.

• Money Matters 2020/21: www.edgehill.ac.uk/postgradfinance2020

• Money Matters 2021/22: www.edgehill.ac.uk/postgradfinance2021

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

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Apply

How to Apply

There is an online application process for thisprogramme.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applydirect to access therelevant online application form and to find out moreabout the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge HillUniversity, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by

attending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of taughtMasters degrees, MBA awards and our Masters byResearch (MRes) degree before you apply, you can ordera postgraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/postgradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to the programme leader aboutthe course in more detail, please contact:

• Dr Jane Bradbury

• Tel: 01695 657003

• Email: Jane.Bradbury@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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