About the course

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications. The MAppSc is designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary programme of study underpinned by science that delivers versatile skills relevant to multiple end-users. Optional paths are available that emphasise commercialisation, workplace-based projects or independent study.

　　The study of Advanced Nutrition Practice is for students with a relevant undergraduate degree in human nutrition or sport and exercise nutrition, or a background from a related health field, who wish to develop and advance their nutrition skills and develop skills for a career in the practice of nutrition. This course covers clinical nutrition, public health, sports and exercise nutrition, food solutions to nutritional issues and the latest evidence in nutrition research. Each aspect of the course has practical components that allows students to learn and develop skills in real-world environments. Students also have the opportunity to take papers from other departments such as sports and exercise science, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, public health, science communication and food science depending on their areas of interest. A major component of this course is completing a substantial period of work experience or a placement within an organisation in an area or field of work that is of interest to the student. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Otago

For postgraduate applicants you are required to provide scanned copies of your official tertiary education transcripts. High school results are not necessary.

　　Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand. A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree. If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master?s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor?s degree you may apply for a coursework master?s degree or for master?s study by coursework and thesis. To study a PhD you usually require the completion of a master?s degree, or a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in the same area of study, or a related discipline, as your intended area of research.

　　IELTS: Score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL IBT: Score of 90 with a minimum writing score of 22 TOEFL PBT: score of 587 (TWE 4.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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