Program Overview
The Public Health Nutrition at University of Southampton 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 Public Health 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health 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
- Epidemiology - Concepts, Analysis and Application
- Medical statistics and qualitative methods for public health
- Enabling Change for Health Improvement
- Development and Implementation of Public Health Policies and Strategies
- Health Services Organisation and Evaluation
- Public Health, Law and Ethics
- Advanced Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Communicable Disease Control
- Developing Public Health Practice
- Food Systems
- Health Policy and Economics
- Population, Poverty and Policy
- Epidemiology - Concepts, Analysis and Application
- Medical statistics and qualitative methods for public health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have an appropriate second-class honours degree, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, or relevant professional experience in nutrition, dietetics or other biomedical or health sciences.
English language requirements
Competency in English is essential as the course is taught entirely in the English language. Students who do not have a recent degree from an approved university that has been taught and assessed in English, or who are from a country that is not on the list of those exempt from testing, require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in writing. We accept a range of Secure English Language Tests. Those for whom English is not their first language are asked to indicate the level of English they have attained.
As part of the application process, candidates are asked to write a personal statement to explain their motivation for wishing to take the Masters Programme and to indicate their future career plans. This should also cover the following points:
- What is your current work?
- What is your experience in the field of public health or pathway of interest?
- Why do you want to study a postgraduate qualification in public health or pathway of interest?
- How do you intend to use your qualification in the future?
Candidates will also be required to submit two references, their degree transcript and degree certificate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months