Study Public Health Nutrition MSc

Course Highlights

Discover how nutrition can shape healthier societies and transform lives. Our Public Health Nutrition course empowers you to explore the vital connection between diet, health, and disease prevention at a population level. You'll develop the skills to design and deliver strategies that promote healthier food choices, influence health policy, and improve nutritional well-being across communities.

This exciting programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), meaning it meets the rigorous standards required to become a registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). It prepares you for a dynamic career in a growing field, with opportunities across the UK and internationally.

You'll learn from leading experts in a School renowned for excellence in nutrition education and research. Our supportive, passionate staff go above and beyond to ensure you thrive – whether you're aiming to lead public health campaigns, work in government or NGOs, or shape the food environment of the future.

Course Modules

Principles of Nutrition

Core - 20 Credits

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Core - 20 Credits

Public Health Promotion and Nutrition Policy

Core - 20 Credits

Research Project

Core - 60 Credits

Sociology, Psychology and Public Health

Core - 20 Credits

Developing Healthier Communities

Core - 20 Credits

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Core - 20 Credits

Professional Perspectives

Core - Non-Credit

Learning Structure

Our Public Health Nutrition course is delivered in person through a mix of seminars, lectures, workshops, and hands-on lab sessions. You'll learn in a collaborative environment alongside peers and expert staff, developing the practical skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.

Taught in focused 3-4 day blocks, each module allows you to balance your studies with work or other commitments, with time for directed learning and assessment preparation between sessions.

You'll benefit from a wide range of teaching methods – case studies, presentations, lab work, and real-world problem solving – all designed to reflect the challenges you'll face in professional practice. Assessments mirror workplace tasks, building your confidence and readiness for a career in public health, clinical nutrition, research, or the food industry.

Our teaching team includes experienced academics and industry professionals who provide personalised support and up-to-date insight to help you stand out in the global job market.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or Biological/ Health Science 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 Human Nutrition or Biological/ Health Science discipline.
• Bachelor degree must contain components in biochemistry and physiology.
• Applications will be considered from those with other science degrees, providing the applicant has a minimum 2:2 honours (or equivalent) and science HSC/ A Levels.

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.