University of Chester
Clinical Sciences and Nutrition MRes
University of Chester

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This course will provide excellent training for students who may wish to move on to a PhD, or for students who simply wish to undertake a significant research project. The focus of this course is a research project in nutrition, physical activity and health.

Why study this course with us?

The Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition has a long-established reputation in nutrition, physical activity and health at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We have considerable teaching and research expertise in nutrition and allied subjects. Our staff are enthusiastic and helpful, and pride themselves on the extra help provided to those who require it.

This course:

  • meets the current training needs to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to undertake a substantive personal research project
  • aims to provide a wide range of career opportunities, including onward progression to PhD.

The research project is assessed by the production of a substantial review paper and an academic research article suitable for publication in an appropriate journal.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Clinical Sciences and Nutrition, MRes, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applications are invited from graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant science or health-related discipline. A minimum 2:1 honours is required. Applications from those with appropriate professional qualifications will also be considered.

All applicants will be interviewed

International: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts.

We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also take into account appropriate work experience.

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.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

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Student composition of University of Chester

undergraduates:
8005
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
11305
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Where is this programme taught

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