MPhil Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

The Department has a very strong presence in postgraduate education offering well-established MSc degrees in the following areas of study: Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Exercise and Nutrition Science Food Science Human Nutrition Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Nutrition Weight Management The programmes listed above reflect the Department’s research interests and opportunities to study for a research degree (MPhil and PhD) are available within these broad areas. Each of the areas of research interest has roots in the need to provide research-based evidence to manage and act upon current worldwide concerns about lifestyle influences on health and public well-being. Research projects may be conducted in on-campus laboratories, in the wider community, or within the student’s place of work. We have a long history of successful research collaboration with commercial organisations and health services both within the UK and internationally. Clinical Sciences and Nutrition academics have expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research and a number of recent studies have capitalised upon this strength by adopting a mixed methods approach. All research students are supported by experienced teams of supervisors each led by a senior academic. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in a range of developmental activities to enhance their knowledge and research skills.

Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.