Public Health Nutrition - Sligo

Programme features:

Live lectures delivered in the evenings and recordings provided.

Up to date digital technology to enhance learning.

Flexible learning facilitated through part-time fully online mode of study.

Course content covers current global public health nutrition priorities.

The research project component is tailored to suit the student's interests.

Key Course Information
The Master of Public Health Nutrition degree offers students the opportunity to develop expertise in the foundations of practice in population and public health nutrition and to develop essential leadership, communication and professional practice skills, placing graduates in a position to play a pivotal role in the future of Public Health Nutrition. The curriculum provides robust academic and experiential opportunities to address the health of individuals and populations in different settings and countries.

Study hours: Whether you are studying part-time online, blended or full-time online, it is very important that you allocate enough study time to your online course to stay focused, reduce stress and achieve your goals. For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

Live Lectures: Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. For the MSc in Public Health Nutrition part-time ,students are expected to attend live lectures 3 evenings per week in semester 1, 2 evenings in semester 2 and 1 evening in semester 3 and 4. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Public Health Nutrition 05
Nutrition Assessment Methods 05
Nutrition Research Methodologies 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Statistical Analysis for Nutritional Research 05
Public Health Nutrition Interventions 05
Leadership in Public Health Nutrition 05

Semester 3
Title Credits
Nutritional Epidemiology 05

Semester 4
Title Credits
Food and Nutrition Policy 05
Public Health Nutrition Thesis 50

Applicants with a 2.2 Honours award in a relevant discipline may apply. Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have considerable relevant experience in the area. Advice, guidance and support for applicants can on be found at www.myexperience.ie.

Applications for online programmes are accepted on the atu sligo website.

All programmes advertised will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

ATU sligo online has two intakes per year, the main one being in September with a smaller listing of programmes for January. For confirmation on start dates check www.itsligo.ie/online

For September, applications open from 1st February each year. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st august.

For January, applications open from 1st November each year. Closing date for applications is mid-January.

The online application form requires personal details, previous qualifications, professional accreditations, employment history and a personal statement. We recommend collating all the necessary paperwork i.e. Transcripts of previous qualifications, academic certificates before you submit an application.

Once submitted, our admissions team will contact you to confirm eligibility and request copies of any previous qualifications.

Academic staff review every application and approve eligible candidates for the programme.

Admissions team will notify you if you are accepted onto the course and will request deposit to confirm your place.

Places are limited, so please apply early.

90

2 years part-time, online.

Contact the college for the next start date.

Career Opportunities
With a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of practice in population and public health nutrition and through the development of essential leadership, communication and professional practice skills, graduates will play a pivotal role in the future of Public Health Nutrition. Graduates will be highly competitive in the changing landscape of employment in the area of nutrition. Graduates are well placed for roles within health promotion, government agencies, community health centres, NGO's, the food industry and within national nutrition research groups.

Further Study
Graduates will be well placed to pursue doctorates in the area of Public Health Nutrition and Population Health.