Overview
At Public Health (Nutrition) from Northumbria University you will combine practical experience with a thorough grounding in relevant areas of theory and research. The practical application of these academic skills will equip you with the knowledge and approaches necessary to implement a broad range of interventions to improve public health outcomes in different employment contexts and in particular relating to food and nutrition, for example tackling a range of relevant societal issues such as, health inequalities in nutritional wellbeing, the increase in diabetes and the high prevalence of obesity.
Careers
Upon successful graduation you will possess in-depth research and enquiry skills, and a critical understanding of their application in public health and in a range of employment contexts:
- local authorities
- the community and local partnerships
- the private sector
- charitable organisations
- the NHS and further research
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health Nutrition (Nutrition and Lifestyle in Health and Disease)
- Nutrition Related Diseases
- Public health intelligence and epidemiology: informing policy and strategy
- Research: Approaches, Methods and skills
- Public Health: Concepts, Theories and Frameworks
- Dissertation Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 17 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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National students are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship or funding.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 1022 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a subject related to nutrition, healthcare or health sciences. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
- English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 17 months. -
National
7950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7950 GBP per year during 17 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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