Master of Science (Human Nutrition)

Massey University

Masseys Master of Science Human Nutrition will give you the knowledge and experience you need to interpret and contribute to current issues in human nutrition.Specialise in Human Nutrition for your Master of Science at MasseyMasseys Master of Science Human Nutrition will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest issues in the field of human nutrition.Develop your research skillsYoull develop your scientific research skills to an advanced level. Youll investigate the links between diet and health, and the factors affecting them.You choose how and whereYour 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 Master of Science HumNutr can have a particular focus, such as public health nutrition, sports nutrition or nutritional physiology.Careers and job opportunitiesWith internationally marketable skills, youll be able to select from a wide range of career opportunities as a human nutrition postgraduate, includinghealth promotionpublic health such as district health boards, Ministry of Health, New Zealand Heart Foundationsport and exercise nutrition such as elite and recreational sports teams and the fitness industryresearch in universities and Crown Research Institutes like AgResearch, Plant Food Researchteaching in secondary and tertiary educational institutionsconsultancy in industry for example, for food companies and industry, corporate health and wellness and in private practicegovernment adviser on policy, education or nutritionmedia writing publications, television, marketinginternational relief workmedical nutritional companies nutrition advisor, nutritional representative.