About Master Of Public Health (nutrition) in Northumbria University, Newcastle

Popular with both UK-based and international students, the unique Master of Public Health (Nutrition) programme has been specifically designed for those who wish to develop their career within public health, with a particular focus on nutrition. Typically you will be from a nutrition, healthcare or health sciences background. Guided by experts in the field of public health and registered nutritionists, 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.

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

Entry Requirements

• 55% (52% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ONE YEAR courses requiring a 2:2
• 60% (60% includes Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ONE YEAR courses requiring a 2:1 
• 60% (60% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for ALL TWO YEAR courses requiring a 2:2 or a 2:1 

English Language Entry Requirements

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*)

Northumbria University Campus and Accommodation

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