91ֱ��

Core modules:

Introduction to Research Methods

This module is offered across several programmes. Learning activities for the module are tailored to your individual specialist areas to provide learning that is relevant and specific to your chosen degree programme.



This module provides students with an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods; it covers all stages of the research process from planning and design and research ethics and public and patient involvement, through to data collection and analysis and dissemination stages. It is specifically designed for students who do not have prior research experience and would be suitable for students from a range of backgrounds, but is particularly relevant to those interested in applied health related research. The course also provides a foundation for further learning in specific research methods.

15 credits

Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal

The unit introduces students to basic concepts and techniques such as hypothesis testing and confidence interval estimation in statistics. Students will learn some simple statistical methods and the principles behind some advanced methods such as regression. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and critically appraise statistics in research literature.The course is not aimed at 'doers' of statistics, that is, students who are going to design their own studies to collect and analyse their own data. It will not teach you how to analyse, present and report your own data.

15 credits

Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

This is a core module for the MSc Human Nutrition programme, and provides detailed learning on the fundamentals of Nutritional Biochemistry and Nutritional Physiology required for an evidence-based practice. The module covers topics such as what nutrients are, how they are digested and metabolised, nutrient requirements throughout the lifecourse, body composition, energy balance, and relationships between diet and physical activity. The module will include  food composition analysis. Assessments for this module comprise (1) an exam and (2) a poster assignment based on the practical.   

15 credits

Nutrition for population health and sustainability

In an interconnected world facing complex health and environmental challenges, the Nutrition for Population Health and Sustainability module offers a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role that nutrition plays in shaping the well-being of individuals and the planet. The module aims to develop students' understanding of the intricate connections between dietary choices, food consumption behaviours and practices, human health, and the sustainability of global food systems. By the end of the module, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the critical relationship between nutrition, health, and sustainability on a global scale. They will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to advocate for and implement sustainable nutrition strategies that address both health and environmental challenges.

15 credits

Advances in Nutrition Science

This module assumes prior fundamental nutritional knowledge (achieved through prior learning or the Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology module).  The module provides students with advanced knowledge of nutritional science and the ability to integrate that knowledge and to read, interpret and critique cutting edge nutrition research. Topics that are covered include the integration of metabolic pathways, and current hot topics and novel approaches to nutritional sciences including nutrigenomics and the gut microbiome. The module will include practical training in measuring metabolic rate and body composition. The module will also cover nutrition health claims and the legal aspects of food labelling.  

15 credits

Clinical Nutrition

This is a core module for the MSc Human Nutrition programme. The module is designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding of nutrition through the lifespan in relation to health and disease. In particular, the content of the module considers what our nutritional requirements are, how we determine nutritional status of an individual and how nutritional recommendations are adapted as a consequence of common conditions including obesity, diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease and mental ill-health.

Interactive sessions and case-based activities are used to demonstrate how evidence based practice is used in real world scenarios.

15 credits

Professional Skills for Nutrition Practice

This is a core module for the MSc Human Nutrition programme. The module is designed to enable students to develop professional and practical skills and competences required for nutrition practice. In this module students will learn to apply learning on the MSc Human Nutrition programme in real life and practical scenarios, in preparation for successful integration into the workplace. 

Learning and teaching activities for the module are lectures, interactive and student-led seminars, case-study based workshops, and guest speakers from relevant sectors who will speak about their career journeys, the role of nutritionists in their organisations and employability skills development. The specific learning activities include tailoring of nutrition information and healthy eating advice to various groups, team working, reflective practice and CPD, preparation of job applications and mock interviews, and group work to develop and deliver nutrition outreach in a community.

30 credits

Dissertation

The module provides students an understanding of the processes and the skills required to undertake a supervised research project in their chosen study area. Having successfully completed the module, a student will be able to: demonstrate researcher skills commensurate with the achievement of a Master's degree; demonstrate independence of inquiry; produce a cogently argued piece of writing that demonstrates researcher competence and the ability to operate independently; address issues of research design, methodology, ethics and theoretical arguments, and locate their own research in relation to these issues.

45 credits

Optional modules:

Health Promotion

The module seeks to elaborate on the theoretical background of health promotion with the aim of developing a critical awareness of the key concepts, debates and methods. The module also aims to evaluate a range of health promotion strategies in different fields. Teaching will be presented through a series of lectures and workshops that will also include group discussion, case studies and examples, to develop the lecture themes, and problem-solving skills.

15 credits

Further Statistics for Health Science Researchers

The unit covers fundamental statistical concepts, and both simple statistical methods and the more widely used advanced methods of multiple regression, survival analysis and generalised linear models. It will be a practical module, including the teaching of the statistical software SPSS, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and analyse a study to answer specific research questions; to understand and critically appraise the literature; and to present research findings in a suitable fashion.

15 credits

Systematic Reviews and Critical Appraisal Techniques

To familiarise students with principles of systematic reviews and critical appraisal and the acquisition of skills necessary to undertake such work. The unit includes an introduction to information systems; principles of systematic literature reviews and critical appraisal; search strategies; computer-assisted search methods; practicalities of writing up the results of a systematic review; introduction to Meta- analysis; and dissemination of findings.

15 credits

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

On completing the module students will be expected to be able to: understand a range of qualitative research approaches, data collection methods and forms of analysis; plan and undertake a simple analysis of student-generated qualitative data; critically appraise the methods and results of qualitative research.

15 credits