Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition
Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines. Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines.
Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities, research organizations, food and agriculture industries, private companies, health facilities, science-based industries, or private consultancies.
The Master of Science specialising in Public Health Nutrition is designed for human nutrition graduates seeking to further their career in public health and health promotion; working in a variety of settings, such as local, state or national health organisations, non-government organisations, population health units, community health centres, and international aid agencies. Roles may include, health promotion officer, research and evaluation officer, monitoring and surveillance officer, and health policy officer. The program draws on and complements the Master of Public Health, providing an attractive postgraduate pathway for students with prior nutrition knowledge. This specialisation build an integrated understanding of relevant aspects of community and public health nutrition and its interrelation with other relevant disciplines including, behavioural sciences and nutrition/health education, social sciences, economics, politics, food and nutrition systems, and public health systems. A capstone unit involving a public health nutrition research project allows students to integrate their knowledge and skills developed from the whole program and build on research skills that are scaffolded through the curriculum.
Your career
Career opportunities include:
Health Promotion Officer
Research and Evaluation Officer
Food Scientist
Secondary Teacher in Food Technology
Professional Horticulture Scientist
Agricultural Researcher
REQUIREMENTS
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
