Massey’s MSc (Human Nutrition) will give you the knowledge and experience you need to interpret and contribute to current issues in human nutrition. WHAT IS IT LIKE? Massey’s MSc (Human Nutrition) will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest issues in the field of human nutrition. You’ll study nutrition principles in four core courses, then choose areas of interest for remaining courses, or a special topic, tailored to your requirements. Develop your research skills You’ll develop your scientific research skills to an advanced level with a high-quality, student-led research project under the supervision of experienced and dedicated staff. You’ll investigate the links between diet and health, and the factors affecting them, by evaluating the underlying research and nutritional mechanisms. You choose how and where Your research project can be completed in the nutrition research facilities on our campuses, in the community or in your workplace. Research projects may be part of existing research within the University, or designed specifically for your needs and interests. Your MSc (HumNutr) can have a particular focus, such as public health nutrition, sports nutrition or nutritional physiology. Careers With internationally marketable skills, you’ll be able to select from a wide range of career opportunities as a human nutrition postgraduate, including: Health promotion/public health (such as District Health Boards, Ministry of Health, NZ Heart Foundation) Sport and exercise nutrition (such as elite and recreational sports teams, fitness industry) Research in universities and Crown Research Institutes (like AgResearch, Plant & Food Research) Teaching in secondary and tertiary educational institutions Consultancy in industry (for example, for food companies and industry), corporate health and wellness and in private practice Government adviser on policy, education or nutrition Media (writing publications, television, marketing) International relief work Medical nutritional companies (nutrition advisor, nutritional representative) Structure You will follow a parts-based programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 180 credits, comprising Part One and Part Two as defined by the Courses Schedule. Requirements A master’s qualification is made up of two parts. The first part gives you good knowledge and skills that will help you with the research part of your qualification. You must pass Part One before you can progress to Part Two. For progression to Part Two of the Master of Science, a B Grade Average is needed for the Part One courses.