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The MSc Nutrition & Behaviour course at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between nutrition and human behaviour. The course covers a range of topics including nutritional science, psychology, sociology, and public health, providing students with a holistic view of the field. Students will learn how to assess and interpret nutritional data, develop nutrition interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness. The course also includes practical experience through work-based learning or research projects, giving students hands-on experience in the field. With a focus on real-world applications, this course is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in nutrition-related fields such as public health, health promotion, and food science.
The MSc Nutrition & Behaviour course at Bournemouth University is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), which means that students will be eligible to become registered nutritionists upon graduation. The course also has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental impact, with modules covering topics such as sustainable food systems and the environmental impact of food production.
Bournemouth University is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a career in nutrition due to its strong reputation for teaching and research in the field. The university's location on the south coast of England provides easy access to a diverse range of food systems, including rural and urban environments, giving students valuable practical experience. Additionally, the university's commitment to sustainability and environmental impact means that students will be well-prepared for the challenges of working in a rapidly changing food system.
Nutrition-related ill-health contributes towards preventable diseases, including obesity and many non-communicable conditions on a national and global scale.
Gain a foundation in the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition, complemented by units on the role of nutrition in behavior and cognition and the management of associated clinical conditions.
Discover the role of nutrition from preconception to old age, including topics such as in-utero programming, infant feeding practices, the development of food likes and dislikes in children, food promotion, psychological factors contributing to the development of obesity, including appetite and weight control, disordered eating behaviors, prevention of diet-related disease, and the role of diet in normal aging and age-related conditions.
Put learning into a professional context with a short work-based learning and professional development in an environment of your choice, locally or internationally, and in the healthcare, community, or private sector.
Benefit from extracurricular sessions beyond the lecture setting, including research seminars and journal clubs, fostering critical thinking and communication development.
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent. Required topics include; Clinical/life sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Nutrition, Neuroscience, Sports & Exercise Science.
20 hours per week
Advanced Research Methods: This unit will provide an overview of the experimental, survey, and qualitative research strategies, relevant data analysis techniques, and statistical analysis software. It will also reflect recent developments in medical research, such as the need for effect size, power, and sample size calculations.
Contemporary Nutrition: You’ll develop and broaden your in-depth knowledge of the latest research findings within the context of global nutritional issues, the interaction between nutrients, physiological functions, and the health conditions they influence. This unit provides integrated information on nutrition, physiology, health and disease, and public health applications.
Nutrition for Brain & Mental Health: You’ll gain advanced insight into the interaction between food, the brain, and various aspects of mental health. Both physiological and cognitive ways our daily diet can affect mental and brain health will be explored. In addition, the unit’s innovative content is designed to discuss topical issues, such as the role of evidence-based nutrition on brain function and dysfunction and its effects on cognitive and mental health.
Nutrition, Health & Psychology: This unit provides an overview of recent evidence and current thinking on controlling appetite, food intake, and regulating energy balance. You’ll develop an understanding of the interplay between the physiological and psychological (behavioral) regulatory processes underpinning the control of feeding and energy intake to improve the health and quality of life among individuals and groups in the community.
Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Disease: You’ll examine the foundations of food (macronutrients and micronutrients, for example), vitamins, methods of assessing dietary intake and nutritional status, energy and nutrient requirements, metabolic pathways related to nutrition, and function of nutrient digestion and absorption. You’ll also evaluate the prevention and management of disease in the community setting (for example, gastrointestinal disorders such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), food intolerances and allergies, obesity and metabolic disorders, cancer, heart disease.
Dissertation Project: This is a student-managed piece of work that is undertaken with guidance from academic supervisors. The unit encourages you to draw on prior learning and aims to develop your independent study and project management ability. In addition, it seeks to expand your knowledge and practice in a complex professional context. A large and varied range of dissertation projects is offered, including laboratory and community-based ones.
Developing Professional Practice: A unique feature of the MSc is the work-based element embedded within the Developing Professional Practice unit. Typically, you’ll spend ten days engaging in professional practice activities in the healthcare, community, or private sector.
You are required to undertake a minimum 10-day placement as part of the unit 'Developing Professional Practice,' providing an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in the workplace. It would be best if you found your placement; however, our Careers & Employability Service and your faculty will support you.
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening, and reading, or equivalent.
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