Overview

The Clinical and Public Health Nutrition programme offered at the University College London (UCL) offers specialised training in the clinical and scientific basis of malnutrition and obesity, and therapeutic approaches to correcting this in the hospital, community and educational setting.

This MSc is suitable for candidates who wish to pursue a career in cutting-edge research, the practice of nutrition therapy in the health services of the UK or other countries, or in the clinical nutrition industry. We also aim to provide an ideal foundation for graduates who wish to undertake a PhD.

What this course will give you

This Clinical and Public Health Nutrition programme from University College London (UCL) offers you the following benefits and opportunities.

A rich and varied research environment when you join the internationally renowned UCL Division of Medicine).
Close links with clinical services at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and the Royal Free Hospital, other major hospitals and public health organisations. These create opportunities for major nutrition projects.
Benefit from the expertise of the many clinicians and scientists who teach on this MSc. Many UCL staff engage in research with a nutritional dimension.
Opportunities to develop your research skills in clinical and public health settings through your project, with supervisors from across UCL, the London community, and elsewhere.
The UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences has one of the largest and most prestigious assembly of academics in its field with a global reputation for teaching informed by cutting-edge research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Therapeutic Aspects of Nutrition
Practical Nutritional Assessment
Malnutrition in the Community
Experimental Design and Research Methods in Nutrition
Nutrition and Public Health
Research Project (Clinical & Public Health Nutrition)
Disease and Disordered Eating

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics View 110 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a biological science, medical or healthcare discipline from a UK university
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18400 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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