Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health (Taught)

Our MSc in Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health provides advanced training in the critical role that physical activity and nutrition play in public health.

The programme is research informed and combines both academic knowledge and practical skills to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of effective public health strategies. You will explore how physical activity and nutrition influence health across diverse populations, gain expertise in measuring behaviours, and examine how public policies can support healthier communities. You will gain hands-on experience in analysing and interpreting health-related data to understand how data drives public health insights, policy and action. You will also develop competencies in systems thinking and in implementing and assessing public health interventions aimed at preventing lifestyle-related conditions and reducing inequalities.

Why you should study this degree
This programme is open to individuals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.

Whether you are beginning your career or already working in health, policy, or community settings, this MSc programme provides a pathway to develop specialist knowledge in physical activity and nutrition for public health.