Study Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) MSc

Course Highlights

The MSc in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) covers a range of interdisciplinary topics focused on preventing, managing, and reversing chronic diseases through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.

Whilst it does have a particular emphasis on obesity, it covers other non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and mental health disorders.

Core topics include Nutrition and Metabolic Health, Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription, Mental Health, Well-being and behaviour change, Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical and Practical Applications.

This course equips graduates with the skills to integrate lifestyle interventions into clinical practice, public health and wellness coaching, improving health outcomes on both individual and societal levels.

A Master's degree in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity) opens up diverse career opportunities in healthcare, public health, research, and wellness. Graduates can work in clinical, corporate, academic and community settings to promote disease prevention and holistic health.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching

• In person, primarily through seminars, lectures and workshops and you also will have the opportunity to take part in practical laboratory sessions. You will experience an interactive and collaborative learning environment, often working alongside your peers and with staff to develop the key competencies in lifestyle medicine.
• A diverse range of teaching and learning modes are utilised for this course (lectures, seminars, group activities, case studies, student presentations, laboratory classes and practical activities). Independent learning following the taught element is a key feature of the programme and is supported through individual tutorials (in person or online) and assessment workshops.
• Teaching is delivered by experienced, well-published academics and practitioners in the subject. All of whom will offer you diverse perspectives and utilise a range of materials and teaching methods to ensure that your individual learning needs are catered for.

Assessment

• The range of assessment methods on the course represents different types of tasks that you are likely to encounter in the workplace.
• These include assessments in the form of practical lab assessments, lab reports, written work (both long and short form e.g. reports, reflections), portfolios and presentations.
• Assessments on the course are also integrated into the learning process, enabling consistent application of knowledge to occur.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:2 or above honours degree in Physiotherapy, Medicine, Sport and Exercise, Nutrition, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy discipline.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.