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Master of Science in Human Nutrition

University of Glasgow

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 33,450/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1451

Total Students: 35,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Human Nutrition

Program Overview

Experience an expert evidence-based approach to human nutrition, integrated teaching on basic sciences, clinical practice and public health applications.
Learn through an in-depth, evidence based, critical approach and specialise in a particular area.
Four different specialisation areas are provided – Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Obesity & Weight Management and Sports & Exercise Nutrition.
There is a long tradition of excellence in nutrition at the University of Glasgow, with pioneering research by Cathcart, Paton and Boyd. More recently Durnin, Cockburn and Dunnigan. While current Glasgow academics continue to make important contributions in the field of nutrition.
Be taught by international staff and external experts, offering great flexibility to suit individual student needs.
A range of transferable skills are integrated and embedded into this programme, for example, critical review skills, which are highly sought after within the competitive job market.
Develop a substantial research proposal as a team.
Gain valuable understanding and a range of skills for interdisciplinary working and interpreting nutrition research.
Be part of a very supportive environment: feedback from past students emphasises the dedication, approachability and enthusiasm of the programme team.
Teaching will mainly take place off-campus at the recently refurbished Glasgow Royal Infirmary, with its state of the art teaching facilities.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 33,450 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Glasgow

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 19.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 19.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects

Graduates are well placed for a variety of employment opportunities in the food and health industries, public health, research, health promotion, food policy, the media and relief/development work in less developed countries.

There is an expanding role for high quality nutritionists in all these sectors and the programme is intended to meet this demand.

This course provides a sound basis from which to apply for employment in advisory positions in industry or government agencies, to undertake professional training in dietetics, or for further doctoral-level research training for academic or teaching careers.

A high proportion of our graduates go on to complete PhDs in Glasgow or other high quality institutions across the world.

Careers of some of our recent graduates include:

Weight management consultant
Lifestyle coach
Health adviser (BUPA)
Public health nutritionist
Researcher, MRC nutrition research facility
Nutritionist, Dribble Delights
Clinical dietician-nutritionist
Trainee product technologist
Assistant project worker, Angus Healthy Happy Communities
Research associate, Nutritional Biochemistry (University of Glasgow)
Officer for the Nutrition Society of China
Project administration, Action Against Hunger, Canada
Private nutrition clinic, Greece
Nutrition researcher, Kenya
Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition (University of Glasgow)
Research fellow on eating behaviour (University of London)
Development worker, High Five for Fruit, Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership
Nutritionist, North Lanarkshire Council
Coordinator, Food & Health Alliance, NHS Health Scotland
Nutrition consultant, FAO Rome
Programme officer, Food & Health Alliance, NHS Health Scotland
New product development project manager, Kinnerton Confectionery Ltd
Intervention worker on prevention of childhood obesity, National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico
Nutrition Adviser, Scottish Consumer Council
Milton community food project officer, North Glasgow Healthy Living Community
Emergency nutrition worker, Action Against Hunger, GOAL

Scholarships

Scholarships

Undergraduate

University of Glasgow funding

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow funding

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.