| Course Name |
Public Health Nutrition |
| Course Provider |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
| Course Code |
108239 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact the college for the next start date. |
| Application Date |
Application Closing Date: 31st August 2021. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part-time. |
| Course Fee |
EU Fees
Total Programme Fees: €5,500
Fees per annum: €2,750
Per 10 credit module: €550
Per 5 credit module: €275
Non-EU Fees
Total Programme Fees: €10,000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications with a 2.2 Honours award in a relevant discipline may apply.
Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Advice, guidance and support for applicants can on be found at www.myexperience.ie |
| Comment |
Did you know?
Pre-school children in Ireland are exposed to over 1000 ads for unhealthy foods each year. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Summary
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 competenc...
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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.
Key Course Information
The Master of Public Health Nutrition degree offers students the opportunity to develop expertise in the foundations of practice in population and public health nutrition and to develop essential leadership, communication and professional practice skills, placing graduates in a position to play a pivotal role in the future of Public Health Nutrition. The curriculum provides robust academic and experiential opportunities to address the health of individuals and populations in different settings and countries.
The programme is taught over two years on a part-time (online) basis.
Semesterisation is as follows:
Semester 1
Public Health Nutrition
Nutrition Assessment Methods
Nutrition Research Methodologies
Food and Nutrition Policy
Semester 2
Statistical Analysis for Nutritional Research
Public Health Nutrition Interventions
Leadership in Public Health Nutrition
Nutritional Epidemiology
Semester 3/4
Public Health Nutrition Thesis
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
Title Credits
Public Health Nutrition 05
Nutrition Assessment Methods 05
Nutrition Research Methodologies 05
Food and Nutrition Policy 05
Public Health Nutrition Interventions 05
Statistical Analysis for Nutritional Research 05
Semester 2
Title Credits
Leadership in Public Health Nutrition 05
Nutritional Epidemiology 05
Public Health Nutrition Thesis 50
Semester 3/4
Public Health Nutrition Thesis
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| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
With a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of practice in population and public health nutrition and through the development of essential leadership, communication and professional practice skills, graduates will play...
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With a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of practice in population and public health nutrition and through the development of essential leadership, communication and professional practice skills, graduates will play a pivotal role in the future of Public Health Nutrition. Graduates will be highly competitive in the changing landscape of employment in the area of nutrition. Graduates are well placed for roles within health promotion, government agencies, community health centres, NGO's, the food industry and within national nutrition research groups.
Further Study
Graduates will be well placed to pursue doctorates in the area of Public Health Nutrition and Population Health.
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| Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8511
E: admissions@itsligo.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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