This course, which has been accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), is the first of its kind in the UK to examine the dual effects of diet and behavior on the brain and behavior on diet. On a national and international level, nutrition-related ill health contributes to preventable diseases like obesity and many non-communicable diseases.
Learn the physiology and biochemistry of nutrition as well as the role of nutrition in behavior and cognition. You'll also take courses on the management of related clinical conditions.

Bournemouth University
MSc Nutrition & Behaviour
Entry Requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject.
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading.
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Career Prospects
You will graduate from this course with the theoretical knowledge and practical abilities needed for professional practice. Your marketability in the professional world will increase thanks to the emphasis on fundamental practical skills.
Graduates may apply for Associate level status with the Association of Nutrition after successfully completing the course.
As your career progresses, you might end up in a position like:
- Nutrition Psychologist
- Nutrition Consultant
- Academic Lecturer
- Academic Researcher.
Course Details
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students.
Year One
Core units:
Advanced Research Methods
Contemporary Nutrition
Nutrition for Brain & Mental Health
Nutrition, Health & Psychology
Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Disease
Dissertation Project
Developing Professional Practice
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