Introduction
Further Information
The MSc in Human Nutrition and Metabolism was established in 1986 through collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, one of the world's leading nutrition research centres. The programmes are run by the Graduate School within the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.
The MSc in Human Nutrition and Metabolism is a research orientated degree which aims to provide training in human nutrition for graduates in Biological Sciences to equip them for future careers in academic or private institutions, clinical nutrition and public health.
The incidence of diet related diseases is increasing dramatically worldwide. At the same time, much of the world's population suffers malnutrition and related diseases. There is clearly a need for new research to address these problems. The primary aim of this research orientated MSc is to provide training in human nutrition for graduates in the Biological Sciences that will equip them for future careers in nutrition in private and academic institutions, clinical nutrition and public health.
Each year we welcome students with many different backgrounds from the European Community as well as from overseas.
Nutrition in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has unique facilities for research in human nutrition at the University of Aberdeen, Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and The Robert Gordon University. Many scientists in Aberdeen have links with other groups and organisations within the UK and in many countries overseas. The Scottish Food Standards Agency is located in Aberdeen, as well as ACERO (Aberdeen Centre for Energy Regulation and Obesity). The quality of these centres in addition to their national and international links makes Aberdeen unique as a centre of excellence in Nutrition
The MSc programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition who recognise the high standard of training provided. Students who complete the MSc programme are entitled to enter the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as Associate Nutritionists and be awarded the letters ANutr.
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