Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
About This Programme
This programme develops advanced expertise in nutrition and food science for health improvement. At The Unity University, students study advanced nutrition science, food policy, and nutrition programme management, preparing to lead nutrition initiatives at a national level.
Students examine the science behind nutrition interventions and the policy decisions that shape food and nutrition security at a national level. Advanced study of nutrition programme management prepares students to design and oversee large, multi-partner initiatives. Graduates are prepared to lead nutrition initiatives at a national level.
What You Will Learn
- Apply advanced nutrition science principles
- Design and manage large-scale nutrition programmes
- Analyse food security and nutrition policy
- Conduct nutrition research
- Advise on national nutrition strategy
- Evaluate the impact of nutrition interventions
- Produce a research thesis on a nutrition or food science topic
Career Opportunities
- Senior Nutrition Officer – leads nutrition programmes at a senior level
- Nutrition Programme Director – directs large-scale nutrition initiatives
- Food and Nutrition Policy Advisor – advises on national nutrition policy
- Nutrition Researcher – conducts research to improve nutrition outcomes
- Public Health Nutrition Consultant – advises organisations on nutrition strategy
- National Nutrition Strategy Advisor – shapes country-level nutrition strategy
- Senior Food Security Advisor – advises on food security and nutrition programming