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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

How do we improve our understanding of the relationship between diet and health?Study the clinical and scientific basis of human nutrition.Train in clinical, metabolic and molecular nutrition.Explore issues affecting public health.Learn how to help prevent disease.This online Masters in Clinical Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). It’s the voluntary regulator for nutritionists and nutrition scientists in the UK.This flexible Clinical Nutrition degree fits around full-time work and lets you set your own study pace.Study with the Rowett InstituteJoin us online and you’ll learn with the Rowett Institute. It’s been informing government health policy and establishing the link between diet and health for over 100 years.You’ll be joining an institute at the forefront of scientific research into diet-related health and food security issues today.AfN accredited programmeMSc Clinical Nutrition is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).Graduate and you can register with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as a Registered Associate Nutritionist.Where this will take youBecome a Registered Associate NutritionistMSc Clinical Nutrition is an AfN accredited programme.This means, once you graduate, you can apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).The degree was accredited by the AfN in July 2020 and will remain so for five years.AssessmentsAll assessments are completed and delivered online.CareersCompleting the MSc Clinical Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen will give you the knowledge, understanding and practical insight required to advance your career in nutrition. You will broaden your career opportunities and develop an invaluable network of contacts.Career options available to you include:NutritionistPublic Health Policy ManagerNutrition and Dietetics CoordinatorFitness and Nutrition CounsellorFurther study (PhD)Academic jobs in universities (including lecturer, researcher).

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 8,290per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

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