The Department of Human Nutrition offers flexible postgraduate pathways, including coursework, applied, and research qualifications, available on campus and through distance learning.
Study alongside leading nutritional scientists researching sports and physical activity, lifecycle nutrition, behaviour change, chronic disease, sustainable nutrition, and community and public health.
Postgraduate qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy is the highest academic degree. This advanced degree develops expertise in a particular discipline in nutrition, which is demonstrated through the completion of original research and the writing of a thesis.
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Master of Science (Coursework) (MSc(Coursework))
The Master of Science (Coursework) in Human Nutrition is a 180-point taught postgraduate degree that suits graduates heading into their careers and people already working who want to deepen their expertise.
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Master of Science (Applied) (MSc(Applied)) in Advanced Nutrition Practice
The Master of Science (Applied) in Advanced Nutrition Practice is for students who wish to develop and advance their nutrition knowledge and develop practical skills for a career in nutrition. This programme is designed for students who have already studied human nutrition at undergraduate level.
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Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis))
The Master of Science (Thesis) majoring in Human Nutrition combines advanced coursework with independent research, giving you the opportunity to explore specialist areas in greater depth and contribute to new knowledge.
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Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc)
The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBiomedSc) is a one‑year thesis‑only postgraduate degree. It provides an excellent foundation for an academic or research career, and an internationally-recognised stepping stone for entry into a PhD programme.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Human Nutrition is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time.
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Bachelor of Science with honours (BSc(hons))
A specific aim of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree is to develop advanced theoretical and research skills and in so doing to provide a platform for an advanced professional or academic career in Human Nutrition.
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Health Sciences programmes
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
The Master of Health Sciences endorsed in Human Nutrition, enables healthcare and education professionals to develop advanced skills in the field of nutrition, and to undertake supervised research in a human nutrition-related area.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences endorsed in Human Nutrition is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study, have experience in the field, and who seek to develop their knowledge and skills to complement their work.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences endorsed in Human Nutrition is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in this area at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis.
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