MSc Nutrition for Global Health Program By London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme provides training in public health nutrition in a global setting. An integrated programme covers epidemiological, dietary, public health, social and biological aspects of nutritional science. Specialist topics include: maternal and child nutrition; nutrition in emergencies; nutrition programme planning, evaluation and monitoring; nutrition-related chronic disease. The main programme focus is on nutritional problems in low and middle-income countries – although skills and learning outcomes are widely applicable to all populations globally. The programme attracts graduates from many countries and various disciplines who wish to equip themselves for global health nutrition research and teaching, operational work in the field or community nutrition programmes, work in public health nutrition, including health promotion and nutrition education, and for policy and programme planning in nutrition.The MSc has been designed to focus on nutritional problems in low- and middle-income countries. This course is not a dietetic qualification. The MSc Nutrition for Global Health is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (Accreditation number: AC226). Graduates have the right to apply for direct entry to the UKVRN at Registered Associate Nutritionist level, which entitles them to use the letters ANutr after their names. Other benefits of AfN registration. By the end of this programme students should be able to: - demonstrate an advanced knowledge of public health nutrition at biological, social & policy levels - assess critically, select and apply a range of appropriate research skills and techniques, including: anthropometry, dietary analysis, statistics, epidemiology, qualitative methods, research, computing & information retrieval - interpret and synthesise different types of data used to analyse and assess nutritional problems at population and population sub-group levels - evaluate critically the findings of scientific studies on public health nutrition - disseminate and present research findings in a range of formats and contexts - identify and formulate appropriate responses and intervention strategies to address nutritional issues, taking into account the public health and social policy contexts - apply knowledge of effective teamwork and communication skills to solve problems and achieve goals Duration: one year full-time; part-time or split-study over two years. Graduates work for local and national governments, NGOs, international agencies, academic institutions, and in fields ranging from food emergencies to research on nutrient-gene interactions.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme provides training in public health nutrition in a global setting. An integrated programme covers epidemiological, dietary, public health, social and biological aspects of nutritional science. Specialist topics include: maternal and child nutrition; nutrition in emergencies; nutrition programme planning, evaluation and monitoring; nutrition-related chronic disease. The main programme focus is on nutritional problems in low and middle-income countries – although skills and learning outcomes are widely applicable to all populations globally. The programme attracts graduates from many countries and various disciplines who wish to equip themselves for global health nutrition research and teaching, operational work in the field or community nutrition programmes, work in public health nutrition, including health promotion and nutrition education, and for policy and programme planning in nutrition.The MSc has been designed to focus on nutritional problems in low- and middle-income countries. This course is not a dietetic qualification. The MSc Nutrition for Global Health is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (Accreditation number: AC226). Graduates have the right to apply for direct entry to the UKVRN at Registered Associate Nutritionist level, which entitles them to use the letters ANutr after their names. Other benefits of AfN registration. By the end of this programme students should be able to: - demonstrate an advanced knowledge of public health nutrition at biological, social & policy levels - assess critically, select and apply a range of appropriate research skills and techniques, including: anthropometry, dietary analysis, statistics, epidemiology, qualitative methods, research, computing & information retrieval - interpret and synthesise different types of data used to analyse and assess nutritional problems at population and population sub-group levels - evaluate critically the findings of scientific studies on public health nutrition - disseminate and present research findings in a range of formats and contexts - identify and formulate appropriate responses and intervention strategies to address nutritional issues, taking into account the public health and social policy contexts - apply knowledge of effective teamwork and communication skills to solve problems and achieve goals Duration: one year full-time; part-time or split-study over two years. Graduates work for local and national governments, NGOs, international agencies, academic institutions, and in fields ranging from food emergencies to research on nutrient-gene interactions.

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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. Founded by Sir Patrick Manson, LSHTM began as the London School of Tropical Medicine in 1899 at the London Docks, and nineteen students formed the first intake admitted on 2 October 1899. LSHTM is now based in Bloomsbury, where it has two main sites at Keppel Street and Tavistock Place. Today, our staff, students and alumni work in government, academia, international agencies and health services across the world. This year, LSHTM celebrates 120 years of health innovation.

LSHTM delivers expert training to the next generation of global health leaders to strengthen systems and prevent outbreaks. All of these programmes are taught at postgraduate level and are taught by experts in their field. Students will receive rigorous training in a wide range of disciplines, which will equip them with the tools and advanced research skills they need to launch their public health career.


LSHTM is highly ranked in various university league tables:

•#1 in Europe for research impact in sciences by CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019

•#3 in the world for public health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020

•#4 in the world for Infectious Diseases in US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2021

•Awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2017

•Named #1 University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2016/17


An internationally recognised research institution, LSHTM:

•Is a dynamic, international environment: students and alumni come from over 150 countries with over 40% from outside Europe.

•Has global career prospects: LSHTM graduates work in over 180 countries worldwide.

• Has full-time and part-time study options available, as well as flexible, online courses & intercalated study of Medical degrees. Research degrees and short courses (London-based and online) are also available.

•Belongs to the prestigious University of London consortium.


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LSHTM also offers a range of free online courses as a way for students and professionals benefit from our cutting-edge research and world-class teaching.

These courses cover important topics linked to global health and give an introductory overview at postgraduate level. Courses are regularly updated and available at different times of the year, and new courses are continuously developed.

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