Plymouth University
Human Nutrition MSc
Plymouth University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 16, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 16, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Human Nutrition MSc at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
15 total respondents
chart data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £19500 £23500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £14500 - £23500 £18000 - £29500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Biosciences courses of Plymouth University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24556 £30929 £35939
25-75 percentile range £21037 - £28149 £23857 - £42071 £28098 - £51622
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Biosciences courses in the UK

Course Description

Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this broad-ranging programme offers you an advanced understanding of nutrition and the links between diet and health. Core nutrition science will underpin a critical evaluation of the role of nutrition in public health at the local, national and international level. Explore the role of nutrition in exercise and sports performance and graduate with the skills to work and lead as a nutritionist in a wide range of environments.

  • Designed for graduates with a non-nutrition background, this full time programme will provide you with a new and alternative career pathway.
  • Train to become an evidence based nutrition professional equipped to manage and lead in dynamic settings.

* The only programme of this type in the south-west region

  • Delivered by a team with extensive experience in the delivery of masters level modules and a diverse range of expertise in nutrition, public health, research, sports nutrition and physiology. The team have external recognition for the quality of feedback to support student learning.
  • The programme will be accredited with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) allowing students who have completed the masters to apply for direct entry at associate level to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
  • Focuses on public health nutrition and disease prevention at the local, national and international level.
  • Develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of current and topical issues in sports nutrition and apply them to current practice utilising links with local sporting partnerships.
  • Engage with local AfN registrants who will provide curriculum enrichment, local expertise and knowledge of future career pathways.
  • Research informed teaching will be embedded throughout the curriculum.
  • Issues around sustainability of nutrition will be threaded throughout the programme.
  • Gain a core understanding of professional practice and ethics, elements of which are embedded within the programme.

Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

chart data
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Human Nutrition MSc at Plymouth University

35% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Media Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

chart data

**Please refer to our website**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

chart data
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With 6.0 in all elements.
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letter will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Nutrition, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A 2:1 degree or above or (European first cycle equivalent) in a science or social science, some Biology study is required. Although priority will be given to those with a 2:1 degree, applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered. Applicants are required to complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. If English is not your first language, an IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all elements is required. Candidates will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. Graduates whose previous study was five or more years ago must provide evidence of recent academic study.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 29 university rankings of Plymouth University

About Plymouth University

Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.

List of 221 Bachelor and Master Courses from Plymouth University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Plymouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
13880
postgraduates:
2275
Total:
16155
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
  • Plymouth as a Playground
  • What students think of University of Plymouth
  • UPSU Freshers 18 highlights
  • The Moment I Realised - Rachael Palmer

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Food Science and Nutrition Msci (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast - - - £9250 £25300 - Belfast On campus Full-time
Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc University of Huddersfield 64% 3% 20% £9250 £16500 143 Huddersfield On campus Full-time
Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast - - - £9250 £25300 - Belfast On campus Full-time
Nutrition and Dietetics MNutr The University of Nottingham 56% 5% 0% £9250 £28600 158 Nottingham On campus Full-time
Dietetics MDiet Robert Gordon University 41% 0% 15% £6750 £14420 197 Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Dietetics MDiet Plymouth University - - - - - - Plymouth On campus Full-time
Nutrition Msci (Hons) University of Leeds 75% 5% 0% - - 152 Leeds On campus Full-time
Dietetics (pre-registration) MSc University of East Anglia - - - £18500 £42350 - Norwich On campus Full-time
Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc (PG) Middlesex University - - - £9600 £14800 - London On campus Full-time
Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc University of Huddersfield - - - £6900 £17600 - Huddersfield On campus Full-time
Admission advice for international students