Build your knowledge of nutrition, physiology and biochemistry, behaviour change techniques, food science, public health policy and practice.
Gain in-depth, Masters-level knowledge and detailed understanding of the principles and practice of human nutrition.
Develop sector-specific competence including financial, organisational and applied public health management skills for employment in the nutrition and the public health sector.
Enhance your ability to critically analyse current and developing theories.

Nutritionists within the public health sector play an important role in promoting good health and preventing diet-related disease and ill-health in the population. On this course you will study modules that provide you with a solid foundation in nutritional science, human physiology, biochemistry, behaviour change, research skills and public and population nutrition. This course equips recent graduates and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to specialise in public health nutrition.

Work placements

You complete the work related learning module to reflect on personal and professional development and produce an action plan. You will be supported to identify areas for personal development in your action plans and identify objectives and activities to undertake which are tailored to your specific needs.

Typical activities include work shadowing/volunteering, attending nutrition and food-related conferences, events and workshops and undertaking online courses. You also produce a reflective portfolio where you map your developmental activities to the core competencies for nutritionists outlined by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).

Networking opportunities

We encourage you to attend conferences, external workshops and other sector related events.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Develop and advance personal, professional and transferable skills that will equip you for a career in the rapidly evolving nutrition and public health environment and provide a foundation for employability and continuing professional development.

Our assessment package for each module is carefully considered to provide applied, real-world opportunities which are varied, interesting and challenge you to be the best you can be.

You learn through a variety of

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• laboratory classes
• counselling simulations
• workshops

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

This course prepares you for a career as

• a public health manager such as obesity lead or healthy schools lead
• a food development co-ordinator
• a health promotion specialist
• a company nutritionist
• a nutritionist for international humanitarian organisation
• a nutrition researcher

 

Typically, you should have one of the following

• an honours degree or equivalent in food, wellbeing, health or biological science

• substantial relevant experience at a senior level - with evidence from referees, performance on training courses or further education qualifications, showing you are capable of gaining a postgraduate qualification.

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Behaviour Change In Nutrition And Health	15	Coursework
Dissertation	60	Coursework
Food Chain	15	Coursework Exam
Issues In Public Health And Nutrition	15	Coursework Practical
Life-Course Approach To Nutrition	30	Coursework Exam
Nutritional Physiology And Biochemistry	15	Coursework
Public Health Management	15	Coursework
Research Methods	15	Coursework
Work Related Learning	15	Coursework