ObjectivesThis course adopts a highly contemporary and global approach to the subject by focusing on both under-nutrition and over-nutrition. Situated at opposite ends of the malnutrition spectrum, these conditions represent two of the most important issues currently facing healthcare professionals worldwide. The course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the practical nutritional management of these problems, at both the individual and the population level. This course is suitable for healthcare graduates, particularly those with nutrition, medical, nursing, pharmacy and related degrees. The course aims to provide students with advanced study of the therapeutic management of both over-nutrition and under-nutrition. Students will consider nutritional care of obesity and cardiovascular disease, evaluate dietary approaches to malnutrition in the sick and hospitalized and will examine the care of childhood malnutrition leading to stunting and wasting. Students also have the opportunity to take a global perspective and consider malnutrition problems as they affect groups and individuals in both developing and developed countries. The academic team responsible for delivering the course has expertise that includes practical clinical nutrition in the NHS, as well as high quality nutrition research. London Metropolitan University has an excellent research profile in related fields, including obesity, low birth-weight and foetal nutrition.
Entry requirementsThe normal academic standard for entry is a UK Lower Second (2.2) first degree in a health care subject. The course is particularly suitable for those with one of the following degrees: nutrition, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiology or biochemistry. Other related subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Individuals with equivalent overseas qualifications are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in the English language is essential. If English is not your first language, you will require an IELTS 6, TOEFL 580, CBT TOEFL 237 or equivalent.
Academic titleMSc Clinical Nutrition
Course descriptionCourse structure
The MSc is a one-year, full-time course involving 30 weeks of taught modules divided into two 15-week semesters. The part-time mode follows a similar pattern over two years. Students take four taught core modules and two optional taught modules.
Core modules:
-Clinical Nutrition - under-nutrition
-Clinical Nutrition - over-nutrition
-Assessment of Nutritional Status
-Advanced Nutrition Research Techniques
Optional Modules:
-Advanced Nutritional Physiology
-Nutrigenomics
-Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health 1
-Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health 11
-Nutrition Politics and Policy
-Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
To qualify for the MSc award you will need to carry out a Research Project during the summer period and then submit a 5000 word dissertation. Postgraduate Diploma students take six modules in total and Postgraduate Certificate students three modules. Individual modules may be taken for the purpose of continuing professional development.
Assessment
Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination.
Career opportunities
Graduates will find opportunities in the health care services in both clinical roles and in public health settings. Government and Non-Government Organisations focusing on nutritional issues will provide job opportunities. Graduates may also use this course as a starting point for a nutrition research career.