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Master's Degree Public Health Full Time

Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition

at University of Technology Jamaica · Jamaica

Duration

18 Month(s)

Intake

August

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition is an 18-month hybrid program designed to train individuals to address public health concerns such as obesity and non-communicable diseases. The course covers nutritional science, public health policy, and community health strategies with specializations in Nutritional Epidemiology, Program Planning and Evaluation, and Health Promotion. It prepares students to design and implement nutrition programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

Modules

  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Health Promotion

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree in the Natural and Applied Sciences, Health Sciences or related disciplines from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent. Other professional certification may be considered on a case-by-case basis, including the Prior Learning Assessment route requiring a portfolio.

Career outcomes

  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Nutrition Educator
  • Community Nutritionist
  • Research nutritionist
  • Food Policy Analyst
  • Nutritional Epidemiologist
  • Food Security Specialist

How this course compares

  • University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).
  • It lists 24 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 7 of them at master's level.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Jamaica take 2 years; this one takes 18 Month(s).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition at University of Technology Jamaica?

It takes 18 Month(s), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in August.

Is University of Technology Jamaica a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).

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