Program Overview
The Human Nutrition at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Nutrition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Food and nutrient requirements and nutrition through the lifecycle
- Digestion, absorption and nutritional metabolism
- Dietary and nutritional assessment
- Public health and eating behaviour.
- Public health nutrition
- Clinical nutrition
- Obesity and weight management
- Sports and exercise nutrition.
- Learning techniques
- Communication
- Presentation
- Literature searching
- Academic journal review
- Statistics and data handling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An Honours degree in a suitable science subject, or an ordinary degree in a highly relevant subject such as nutrition or dietetics from an institution recognised by the University Court.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 21 January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
