Admission to the Master of Science (Human Nutrition) (180 or 240 credits) requires you to have
A Bachelor of Science degree, or close equivalent, with a major in Human Nutrition or closely related subject, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses;
A bachelor degree with a major in a subject related to Human Nutrition (or equivalent qualification), followed by a Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology in Human Nutrition with a minimum B average in the 300-level courses
A bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science in Human Nutrition or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level courses.
Admission to the 120-credit Master of Science (Human Nutrition) (by thesis) requires you to have a minimum B average for either of the following:
A Bachelor of Science (Honours) with an endorsement in Human Nutrition;
A Postgraduate Diploma in Science with an endorsement in Human Nutrition
Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
PTE Academic: 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
Cambridge English: 180
Specialise in Human Nutrition for your Master of Science at Massey
Massey’s 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 skills
You’ll develop your scientific research skills to an advanced level. You’ll investigate the links between diet and health, and the factors affecting them.
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 Master of Science (HumNutr) can have a particular focus, such as public health nutrition, sports nutrition or nutritional physiology.
Flexible study options to suit you
Study hours are flexible to fit in with your busy life, with courses offered in block mode. You can study full-time or part-time, combining study with your work and other commitments.
Teaching is a mixture of self-directed learning (supported by the Stream virtual classroom environment) and block courses (usually two eight-hour block courses for core courses and two four-hour, half-day block courses for elective courses). The block courses are video-linked and you can attend in Palmerston North or Auckland, regardless of where the course is hosted.
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Part One Choose (at least 90 credits)
Compulsory Courses (60 credits)
Nutritional Research Methods
Biometrics for the Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Advanced Topics in Macronutrient Nutrition
Advanced Topics in Micronutrient Nutrition
Choose 0-60 credits from
Human Nutrition
Food Technology/Nutrition Interface
Special Topic
Special Topic
Advanced Sports Nutrition
Advanced Nutrition and Disease
Selected Topics in Public Health Nutrition
Part Two (at least 90 credits)
120 credits research
Thesis 120 credit Part 1
Thesis 120 credit Part 2
OR
90 credits research
Thesis 90 credit Part 1
Thesis 90 credit Part 1
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)
Insurance/year: 810 NZD
