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The Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition is tailored for graduates in human nutrition who aim to advance their careers in public health and health promotion. This program prepares students for diverse roles across various settings, including local, state, and national health organizations, non-governmental groups, population health initiatives, community health centers, and international aid agencies. Potential career paths encompass positions such as health promotion officer, research and evaluation specialist, monitoring and surveillance coordinator, and health policy advisor. Aligned with the Master of Public Health, this major offers a compelling postgraduate route for those with existing nutrition expertise. It fosters a comprehensive grasp of community and public health nutrition, exploring its connections with related fields like behavioral sciences, nutrition education, social sciences, economics, political systems, food and nutrition frameworks, and public health infrastructure. A culminating research project in public health nutrition enables students to synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program while honing research competencies developed across the curriculum.
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in natural or physical science, medical science, environmental studies, agriculture, horticulture, food science, food technology, nutrition or dietetics.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.