Nutritional Therapy MSc

Accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Council, this innovative course has been developed in response to the growing demand for high quality theoretical and practical skills provision in nutritional therapy.

The course will enable practitioners to provide nutritional advice through the use of food as a therapeutic tool, along with nutraceutical prescription and lifestyle advice.

The underlying philosophy is centred on the uniqueness of the individual and the importance of involving people in their own health management, within a background of evidence-based practice and research. Research is proving that, beyond doubt, nutrition is of fundamental importance to health.

Gluten and Food Related Disorders Study Day

14 June 2012

Food related disorders are very common with a prevalence of over 20% in the general population. This study day will provide an update regarding the management of a variety of food related disorders, awareness of potentially harmful food components, diagnostic techniques and the treatment options available. The lectures remain clinically focused and interactive. This study day will be suitable for any health professional with an interest in Nutrition but in particular for GPs, GI Physicians/trainees, Nurses, Nutritional Therapy Practitioners, Dietitians and students.

Download the Gluten and Food Related Disorders Study Day Leaflet [PDF]

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How to Apply

For all taught postgraduate and PG Cert programmes, please apply directly to University of Worcester. You can download an application form, or can contact the Admissions office on 01905 855111 / pg-admissions@worc.ac.uk

Please post your completed application form to:
Admissions Office
University Of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ

Alternatively you can apply online for postgraduate programmes at University of Worcester via the Prospects online directory of postgraduate programmes. There is no fee for using the online application service.

When we receive your application form, your details will be passed to the Masters Programme Leader who will contact you to arrange an informal interview.

You may include additional material, such as references, in support of your application or bring them with you to interview. You can apply for postgraduate taught courses and PG Certs at any time, but preferably as early as possible before the start of the academic year, which begins in September.

Study options

You may opt for the:
Postgraduate Certificate -3 taught modules
Postgraduate Diploma - 6 taught modules
MSc - 7 taught modules and a Dissertation

Get in touch

Justine Bold
01905 542205
j.bold@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Either a first or second-class Honours Degree in a relevant, cognate discipline

Professional qualifications in an appropriate area

Relevant practical experience

Knowledge of fundamental human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry is expected

All applicants will be considered, and where basic knowledge requires updating, short bridging courses or evaluation procedures will be offered

Modules

Masters Skills for Nutritional Therapy:
Diet Therapy 1
Diet Therapy 2
Functional Medicine
Complex Case Analysis
Nutritional Therapy Practice and Practitioner Development
Planning Research
Advanced Independent Study

Modules in the Masters, PGDiploma and PGCertificate will be applied to the practice of Diet Therapy and Nutritional Therapy. The modules for the Masters and the PGDiploma will include an assessed practice-learning component, and both will lead to a qualification in Nutritional Therapy.

The modules constituting the PGCertificate will not have an assessed pratice-learning component and will lead to a qualification in Diet Therapy

Assessment

Learning, teaching and assessment in the programme is designed to develop specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant for practice in nutritional therapy.

Knowledge, skills and attitudes will be developed through a variety of learning strategies, lead lectures, written assignments, group work, case study analysis, seminars, roleplay, video and live consultations in practice and tutorial support and independent study activities.

Throughout the course students will be required to maintain a reflective portfolio of evidence, enabling them to record and demonstrate their achievement of the course learning outcomes and National Occupational Standards for Nutritional Therapists

Academic department

Institute of Health & Society

“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute

Employability

Possible careers for successful students include:
Nutritionist/nutritional therapist in private sector health care, health clubs, health food stores or support groups
Nutrition journalism or other fields within the media
Advisor in private or public health practices
Technical advisor
Food writer
Working for supplement companies
Health advisor for patient support group
Product development for food company
Health product sales
Lecturer of nutrition and nutritional therapy and related subjects
Research into nutrition/nutritional therapy
PhD study

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