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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Sheffield Hallam University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course summary
- Gain detailed understanding of the principles and practice of human nutrition.
- Understand the causes of obesity and the challenges faced in its prevention and treatment.
- Enhance your ability to critically analyse current and developing theories in human nutrition and weight management.
On this course, you’ll study nutrition in detail, while focusing on the subject of obesity and weight management. You’ll explore the root causes behind these issues, and understand the roles nutritionists can play in supporting individuals to reach their weight loss goals.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course aims to develop your theoretical and practical skills ready for industry. It is based around four major strands — covering core and specialist knowledge, as well as employability and research skills.
We use a student-centred approach. The course content is delivered by experts and has been designed to equip you with the relevant expertise and experience you need for employment.
The teaching team uses their own research and professional backgrounds to bring the theoretical content to life and ensure that you learn about the latest developments in the field.
You learn through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- laboratory classes
- counselling simulations
- workshops
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- obesity prevention and weight management
- nutrition
- research
- academia.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 17,205per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Sheffield Hallam University
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University League Table
63rd
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Campus address
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
23rd out of 35 3
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44th out of 82 7
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/ Max 10084.0 84%14th
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/ Max 43.10 78%21st
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