Our course will instruct you in the principles of nutrition, public health nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition research skills.
The MSc is an intensive course which we have designed with the needs of graduates in biological sciences or medicine in mind.
Course accreditation
The course is accredited by The Association for Nutrition, which means graduates may register as associate nutritionists on the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists, a body which aims to regulate the professional practice of nutrition.
Regulating body
King's College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
Location
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary.
Teaching
Our researchers work in four research groups within the department. You’ll have contact with many of these specialists throughout your course – all of our teaching staff are active in research. One of our team will also supervise your research project.
Classes are a mixture of formats, including lectures and seminars. You’ll have around 250 hours of taught contact time, 400 hours of project work and 1000 hours of independent study. We’ll assess your work through a combination of coursework (around 60% of your final mark) and exams (around 40%).
As well as the latest insights from the research happening at King’s, you’ll also learn about developments within the professional world. We work closely with industry and many of our lecturers have experience in both the professional and academic worlds.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework and examinations. Coursework contributes approximately 60% and examinations approximately 40% to your final mark.