MMedSci/Diploma Human Nutrition

Key facts

School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
1 year full-time/ 2 years part-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

You'll have a science degree, preferably a 2:1. A 2:2 may be acceptable depending on the degree and your references.

English language requirements: overall IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Theresa Caruth
T: +44 (0)114 222 5536
E: t.caruth@sheffield.ac.uk

About the course

Lead academic: Professor Hilary Powers

This course will give you a good understanding of the fundamentals of human nutrition. You'll learn research skills and techniques. It will prepare you for a career in research, the food industry, academia, community nutrition and nutrition consultancy.

Core modules

Epidemiology and Community Nutrition
Nutritional Biochemistry
Molecular Nutrition
Physiology
Nutrition for Developing Countries
Clinical Nutrition

The Diploma follows the same taught structure as the masters and students must complete all modules.

Additional to core modules

For the MMedSci, you'll complete an original research project plus a mini review for a targeted journal.
or
For the Diploma, you'll complete a library research project.

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Practical sessions
Workshops
Group debates
Self-study units
Individual presentations
Small tutorial groups

Students work independently during the research and library projects under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Assessment

Essays
Laboratory practical classes
Group assignments
Individual assignments which may involve oral presentations
Written examination
Research project (MMedSci only)
Library-based project (Diploma only)

Careers

A postgraduate qualification in human nutrition prepares you for a wide range of careers. These include food manufacturing/retail; pharmaceutical industry; local government/community; central government; international non-government organisations, overseas aid agencies; teaching; further training (PhD, dietetics etc); nutritional consultancy; research.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form