This Masters in Public Health Nutrition aims to support the development of knowledge, skills and competencies, specific to the practice of Public Health Nutrition. In addition, leadership styles, strategies, capabilities and competencies will be examined, placing the graduate in a position to lead teams and to advocate for change within the area. Learners will also undertake and engage with a research project. This combined discipline-specific and research programme model of learning will instil skills of researching relevant public health nutrition issues in Ireland and contribute to local and national evidence bases.
| Course Category | Nutrition & Diet, Medicine & Healthcare |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 6300 |
| Entry Requirements | Students are expected to have sound underpinning in biosciences with a minimum 2.2 Honours award (NFQ Level 8) in a relevant discipline such as science, nutrition, health and life sciences may apply. Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have previously studied at university level and have considerable relevant experience in the area. Advice, guidance and support for applicants can on be found at www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning . If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of no less than 6.5, with no individual section less than 6.0. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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