MSc in Public Health Nutrition part-time (online)

Course Summary

This Masters in Public Health Nutrition aims to support the development of knowledge, skills and competencies, specific to the practice of Public Health Nutrition. In addition, leadership styles, strategies, capabilities and competencies will be examined, placing the graduate in a position to lead teams and to advocate for change within the area. Learners will also undertake and engage with a research project. This combined discipline-specific and research programme model of learning will instil skills of researching relevant public health nutrition issues in Ireland and contribute to local and national evidence bases.

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.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for CAO courses at ATU Sligo are available for download below:

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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 be found at www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning

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. 

Did you know?

Previous research thesis topics have included the following topic areas:

- Breastfeeding

- Hydration

- Plant based diets

- Diet and cognitive health

- Effectiveness of nutrition education interventions in various settings

Programme Fees

Academic Year 2024/25 Fees

Total Programme Fee: €6,300

To help make the payment of fees more manageable for students who are self-funding their studies, tuition fees can be paid through payment instalment plans at ATU Sligo. For further information on instalment plans, please visit our Fees and Funding webpage. 

If you apply and are approved for an online course at ATU Sligo, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of €250 to secure your place. Your deposit will then be credited against the course fees once you are registered as a student. Students at ATU Sligo are also eligible to claim tax relief at the standard rate for tuition fees.

For further information and guidance about Fees and Funding for online and part-time courses at ATU Sligo, click here.

If you are seeking to take your exams online, and you meet the eligibility criteria (overseas students and those with extenuating circumstances), an additional examinations fee will apply. For further information, please visit our Examinations webpage. 
 

Course Format

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4