The MSc Public Health Nutrition Masters Programme is currently accepting applications for the 2009-10 academic year via the online application form
Applications are considered throughout the year and successful students are offered a place on the Masters Programme. Places are limited to a certain number of students per academic year, so we encourage anyone interested in the Masters Programme to apply as soon as possible. Applications take up to five weeks to be processed.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to have a second-class honours degree, or equivalent undergraduate degree from an approved university, or relevant professional experience in nutrition, dietetics or other biomedical or health sciences. The Board of the School of Medicine may also accept candidates with other qualifications.
You will be considered on an individual basis for possible exemptions from modules and/or transfer of credits of accredited prior learning (APL) in accordance with university regulations if:
- The modules have equivalent learning outcomes and credit ratings.
- The topics contribute to a coherent study pathway.
- The credit points transferred do not exceed 20 ECTS or 40 credits.
- Proof of previous achievement will be required.
- There are no restrictions on students with disabilities.
The Masters Programme is taught entirely in English. The School of Medicine requires an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent. Those for whom English is not their first language are asked to indicate what 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. Your personal statement should answer the following questions:
- What is your current work?
- What is your experience in the field of human nutrition?
- How does this relate to public health nutrition in particular?
- Why do you want to study a postgraduate qualification in Public Health Nutrition?
- How do you intend to use your qualification in the future?
- Any other relevant information.
Academic references will be taken up.
Admissions process
Applications for entry are now being accepted. For details on applying to Southampton and to apply online, please visit the University Website. The deadline for application is six weeks prior to the start of the programme. Late applications can be considered upon request.
Postgraduate Studies Office
The Postgraduate Studies Office in the School of Medicine receives about 100 enquiries every year, and will track your application through the admissions process. We keep in contact with you throughout the admissions process, which normally takes about six weeks after you have applied. We aim to ensure you have all the information you need before you arrive here to make your first few weeks easier for you.
International students
The School of Medicine’s International Student Advisor is available to assist and support students both before arriving in Southampton and during their studies here. Information on medical care, accommodation, English language support, settling in, and postgraduate life in the UK can also be found on that website.
Visa information
Visa information for full time students is available at: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/international/join_us/visas.html
Part-time students are eligible to apply for entry to the UK as student visitors. Visiting student visas are issued for up to 6 months at a time. For further information about applying for a student visitor visa please contact visas@soton.ac.uk