Msc Obesity

at National University of Ireland Galway

The range of modules on offer makes the programme uniquely versatile and well placed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals, scientists, policy makers and those working in industry seeking to develop and in-depth understanding of the causes of and solutions to the obesity crisis.

Year 1

Semester 1

• MD1700   Obesity in the Population (10 ECTS)
• MD1701   Obesity in the Patient (10 ECTS)
• MD1602   Introduction to Ethical/ Regulatory Frameworks of Clin. Res. (10 ECTS)

Semester 2

• MD 578   Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification (30 ECTS)
• (Please note student is registered for Masters Research Project Module for Semester 1,2,3)

Semester 3

• MD1702   Research Dissertation (30 ECTS) 

Successful applicants will possess at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree in an appropriate clinical or life science degree programme. However, for those who do not hold a primary degree at the required level, a special case can be made if they have demonstrated aptitude for the course material through at least three years of high quality work experience in an obesity-related field (relevant to their background). Candidates coming to Ireland from abroad or who do not have a degree from Ireland or the UK, will be asked to provide evidence of an acceptable result in one of the recognised English language proficiency tests, e.g., IELTS total score of 6.5. All prospective candidates will be interviewed either by telephone or by Skype.

Fees: EU
€8,180 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€8,040 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€16,440 p.a. 2022/23

1OBS2 EU part time €4,125 (tuition €4,020 + student levy €105) p.a. 2022/23.

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.  

For doctors this programme will be an adjunct to specialist training (rather than an alternative to it). The appeal will be broad and include general practice, cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, public health and occupational health as well as surgery. Similarly, psychology, dietetic, occupational therapy and physiotherapy graduates who will ultimately contribute to obesity multidisciplinary care will need advanced training in obesity. Managers within the health service, hospital groups, policy makers and industry stakeholders are also likely to enhance their career prospects through completion of this programme. While this course is open to nurses, there is a dedicated MHSc in Obesity at NUI Galway, delivered through the School of Nursing, which integrates different core modules that are more relevant to advanced nursing theory and practice.