Clinical Nutrition (Taught)

Designed for graduates in human nutrition, clinical nutrition and related health profession degrees. The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).

This applied nutrition masters is ideal for health and social care professionals. It supports those professionals dealing with patients and clients who often present with complex health needs.

This is a flexible course which is delivered on a modular basis. This allows you to study in a way to suit your continuing professional development needs. The MSc programme is offered over one to six years, so you can complete it alongside your career role.

You'll improve your competencies and clinical management skills, which will help advance your career.

Modules cover key topics in nutrition. You'll study:

• gastroenterology

• diabetes

• weight management

• public health

• nutrition support

• paediatric nutrition

• research skills in nutrition

You'll be taught by a dynamic teaching team, many of whom are registered dietitians. Visiting lecturers include service users and national experts in clinical nutrition. You'll improve your evidence-based practitioner competence through keynote lectures from clinical experts and small group discussions.

Accredited course
The MSc programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. This means on graduation you can join the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists. Their aim is to regulate the professional practice of nutrition. Members can become registered associate nutritionists.