MSc Applied Human Nutrition

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Oxford Brookes University

Program Overview

Applied Human Nutrition is a practical, research driven master's course detailing the science behind the nutritional requirements of humans from pre-conception to old age. Poor nutrition is causing increasing public health problems in all sectors and ages, especially among the young and the elderly. Whilst in some areas of the world deficiency diseases and malnutrition are common. A key focus of this course is examining the provision of food and nutrients to the body to facilitate optimum physical and mental development and maintenance of health throughout a lifetime. It also emphasises the specific problems of global nutrition and the public health implications.

Program Key Stats

£16500 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Graduates pursue a range of nutrition-related careers
  • particularly in health promotion as food and health co-ordinators: in industry with food and drink manufacturers and retailers
  • medical food companies
  • food service providers and trade associations; in government and policy to improve the health of the population; and in research in universities
  • food companies or research institutes

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