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.

• 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)

 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).