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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Advanced Nutrition Practice (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Advanced Nutrition Practice (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $61,428 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1–1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Advanced Nutrition Practice

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) at the University of Otago 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 program of study underpinned by science that delivers versatile skills relevant to multiple end-users. 

Optional paths are available that emphasize commercialization, workplace-based projects, or independent study.

The MAppSc can be completed in 12 months or stages, providing flexibility for recent graduates and those currently employed.

 

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 allow 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 placement within an organization in an area or field of work that is of interest to the student.

Papers:

  • HUNT 442 Applied Nutrition & Disease Management
  • HUNT 443 Practice in Public Health Nutrition
  • HUNT 445 Applications in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • HUNT 452 Nutrition and Human Health
  • HUND 472 Public Health Dietetics
  • One of APPS 596 Commercialization Project, APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study, APPS 598 Workplace-based Project
  • Papers worth 60 points from SPEX 440, SPEX 441, SPEX 450, SPEX 451, NUTN 407, ENTR 411, ENTR 413, ENTR 414, PUBH 712, PUBH 713, PUBH 744, SCOM 403, SCOM 409, HUNT 441, HUNT 444, FOSC 401, FOSC 421.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$80,124

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,140
Accommodation 1 bed room $18,696
Tuition 1 person $61,428

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE) (If required)
  • Proof of your identity (Full name, date of birth, and nationality)
  • Certified/notarised copy (passport or birth certificate)
  • English Language Proficiency (If Available)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

 

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.

 

Entrance requirements if you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam

If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:

CourseTestEntrance requirement
Postgraduate programmeIELTS6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 IELTS Online6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 TOEFL iBT80 (writing 20)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
 Pearson Test of English (Academic)PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Study period

  • October 2022 intake: 15 weeks
  • February, July, and October 2023 intakes: 12 weeks

Academic background and requirement

 Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the same subject with B grades (70%-74.9%) or,

have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

Career opportunities

  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Health Coach
  • Holistic Nutritionist
  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Nutritional Therapist
  • Pediatric Nutritionist
  • Veterinary Nutritionist

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