Nutrition MSc

Gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on health and wellbeing with our Nutrition MSc. This research-led programme explores how diet, nutrients and food choices influence human health at individual, community and population levels.

You’ll develop a strong foundation in the scientific principles of nutrition, from human biochemistry and metabolism to epidemiology, public health and behaviour change. Alongside this, you’ll explore how nutrition is applied in real-world settings - from shaping public health interventions and policy to advancing personalised nutrition solutions.

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, this course is designed to support your development as a future nutrition professional. Through a combination of practical learning, case-based teaching and an independent research project, you’ll graduate with the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to succeed in the field of nutrition or progress into further research.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

* Understand how diet, nutrients and behaviour influence health and disease across different populations and life stages

* Critically assess nutritional research, epidemiological data and public health evidence to support decision-making

* Develop strategies to improve health outcomes at individual, community and population levels

* Use appropriate tools and techniques to assess dietary intake, interpret data and draw evidence-based conclusions

* Present complex information clearly to a range of audiences, supporting effective education, policy and professional practice.

### Why study at Leeds

* This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, giving you a clear route to becoming a Registered Associate Nutritionist after graduation.

* Learn from experts delivering world-leading research in areas such as public health nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, personalised nutrition and global health challenges.

* Apply your learning through case-based and problem-based teaching, developing practical skills for designing and evaluating nutrition interventions.

* Undertake an independent research project, building advanced analytical, critical thinking and scientific communication skills.

* Use dedicated nutrition labs and advanced software to analyse dietary intake, body composition and nutrition-related data.

* Be taught by experienced researchers alongside practitioners working across healthcare, policy and the food industry.

* Gain consultancy experience through a two-week online Global Industry Programme, building professional skills and industry connections.

* Access comprehensive careers and employability support from day one, including a dedicated careers centre, employability officer and networking opportunities with recruiting employers.