Clinical Nutrition MSc

**Why this course?** <br/><br/><br/>- This programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition<br/><br/><br/>- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including biomedical and microbiology lab<br/><br/><br/>- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)<br/><br/><br/>- This programme is the first MSc in Clinical Nutrition to be established in the UK<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from specialist guest lecturers from leading scientists, dietitians, clinicians and pharmacists<br/><br/><br/>**About this course:** <br/><br/>Gain the skills to help improve people’s health and well-being in the context of the malnutrition, obesity, metabolic response to injury and chronic disease. Topics include: <br/><br/><br/>- Principles of Nutrition<br/><br/><br/>- Body Composition Practical<br/><br/><br/>- Nutrition Sport<br/><br/><br/>- Clinical Nutrition and Public Health<br/><br/><br/>- Cells Disease and Therapy<br/><br/><br/>- Obesity and Metabolism<br/><br/><br/>**Skills:** <br/><br/>The programme is designed for all members of nutrition support teams and is also suitable for students who wish to pursue clinically based nutrition research.<br/><br/>After establishing a firm foundation in physiology and the biochemistry of nutrition, this programme will cover the nutritional management for clinical conditions such as gastro-enteral problems, long-term disablement, and intensive care. It also includes a focus on nutrition support in paediatric, adult, older adult and critically ill patients.<br/><br/>This course is perfect for nutrition support teams or those who want to pursue a career or a doctorate in clinically based nutrition. You will gain important insight into contemporary developments in clinical nutrition for a wide range of healthcare professionals. <br/><br/>**Career opportunities:**<br/><br/>You could go onto a wide range of careers, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Nutritionist (public sector, private commercial or independent)<br/><br/><br/>- Public health nutritionist<br/><br/><br/>- Academia research/teaching <br/><br/><br/>- Commercial research<br/><br/><br/>- NHS (various roles) <br/><br/><br/>- Local and central government (roles in policy and health promotion) <br/><br/><br/>In addition, many students are already health professionals and study the course as part of their career development and specialisation.