MSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health

at University of Bristol

Year 1

All units in this year of study are must pass. The definition of must pass units can be found in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes Glossary of Terms.
 

Unit name

• Research Methods
• Nutrition, Disease and Public Health
• Physical Activity , Disease and Public Health
• Dissertation
• Determinants of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviour
• Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions: Conceptualisation and Design
• Practical Research Methods

An upper second-class honours degree in a relevant field (eg nutrition, sports science, biology, psychology, food science, kinesiology, dietetics, medicine, nursing, policy) or equivalent international qualification. Other academic backgrounds and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
 

IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only (otherwise see English language proficiency tests):

• 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills

Fees 

• UK: full-time £9,600
• Overseas: full-time £22,100

This programme is designed for students who want to pursue careers in nutrition and physical activity-related research, public health policy, public health consultancy, public health advocacy and legislation and in implementing programmes that promote health.
 

Employers of our graduates include:

• the public sector (eg local authorities, county health departments, Public Health England, National Health Service),
• universities and academia,
• charities and non-profit organisations (eg Macmillan Cancer Support, public health agencies),
• and the private sector (eg the food industry, corporate wellness organisations).
   

The programme also has a professional development focus and can enhance the practice and delivery of working professionals, such as dieticians, physiotherapists, nurses, kinesiologists, physical trainers or teachers. Some of our graduates continue their studies towards a PhD degree.