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MRes Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Roehampton

Program Overview

This specialized program provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training in the field of nutrition, preparing you for a fulfilling career in health research, clinical settings, or the health industry.

Given the pressing global issue of obesity and its associated metabolic disorders, there is a growing demand for interventions and experts capable of addressing these challenges through promoting healthy diets and nutrition.

You will be taught by renowned experts who have made significant contributions to various areas of nutrition and metabolism. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own research, choosing from a diverse range of topics such as gut microbiota, Polyphenols and cardiovascular disease, meal timing, the importance of breakfast, type 2 diabetes, obesity dietary interventions, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and the endocrine regulation of appetite and bodyweight.

The program places a strong emphasis on developing your research methodology skills. Through a research project, you will gain hands-on experience in specialized research techniques, as well as proficiency in research design, data handling, and statistical analysis.

Subject-specific lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical work will introduce you to the latest advancements in nutrition, both in terms of theory and technology, and their practical applications. As a program participant, you will become a member of the Health Sciences Research Centre, providing you with opportunities to attend research seminars and lab meetings led by experts who are actively investigating cutting-edge developments in nutrition and health sciences.

Program Key Stats

£20,750
£11,750
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria


7.0
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Typically, applicants are expected to possess at least a second-class honours degree (although certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized university in the UK or abroad. For guidance on degree recognition, prospective students can seek advice from the Admissions Office. Individuals without a degree but with relevant professional qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Conveners, whose contact information can be found on the program's respective page. Applicants are required to apply and enroll for the full master's degree.  Even those with a third-class honours degree are encouraged to submit an application, as we take into consideration the broader circumstances of each applicant when making our decision. IELTS of 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each section.

Career Options

  • This contemporary and distinctive postgraduate program equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge for careers in nutrition and metabolism research
  • such as academia
  • clinical research
  • industry
  • government
  • and the food or pharmaceutical sectors
  • It also provides a strong basis for pursuing further studies at the PhD level

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