Nutritional Sciences

Within this Nutritional Sciences M.Phil program from the University of Nottingham you'll learn about the overarching theme of the school's nutritional sciences research group is the scientific understanding and improvement of nutrition for both humans and animals.

This Nutritional Sciences M.Phil program from the University of Nottingham main areas of research include:

• control and manipulation of the nutritional and processing quality of animal and plant products, including texture of fruit and meat products
• nutritional enhancement of fat and protein content in animals
• control of growth of farm animals, especially nutrient-gene interactions and synchronising the supply of energy and nitrogen
• nutritional evaluation of feed for animals, such as the effect of dietary tannins on parasitic infections
• programming and health
• diet-health interactions in man, including nutrient-gene interactions
• the effect of dietary components (fatty acids, proteins, micronutrient and antioxidants) on health and disease processes
• the molecular basis of nutrient signalling
• population based studies in human nutrition and dietetics

• food analysis and authentication (micronutrient assessment, proximate analysis, food bioactives)

Career opportunities:

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Curriculum:

• An MPhil is a shorter research degree. You will do a research project over one to two years. You'll have a supervisor to support you. An MPhil is assessed by a research thesis.