PhD In Nutrition
This course is designed to provide advanced statistical knowledge relevant to the fields of nutrition and health business. Learners will gain the ability to collect, process, and interpret data critical to decision-making in clinical nutrition, food industries, and public health organizations.
The course integrates statistical models with real-time data to help identify dietary patterns, assess nutritional outcomes, and evaluate program effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the use of statistical software and data visualization to derive actionable insights. By the end of the programme, learners will be able to support nutrition research and business strategies through sound statistical practices.
Course Details
In this segment, students will complete an academic research report on a chosen topic, which typically takes one to two years to finish.
The student will undertake a thesis project that demonstrates original research, critical thinking, and scholarly contribution to the field of nutrition. The thesis must address a significant issue related to human nutrition, public health, clinical nutrition, food science, or dietetics, and should be grounded in relevant theoretical frameworks and supported by empirical data.
Students are expected to design a research methodology, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, collect and analyze data using appropriate statistical tools, and present findings that add value to academic and practical understanding. Ethical considerations, particularly in studies involving human participants, must be rigorously observed and documented. The final thesis should reflect a high standard of academic writing and contribute meaningfully to advancements in nutritional science or practice.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
Entry Requirements
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in Nutrition.
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over five years of managerial and/or business experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over eight years of managerial and/or business experience
English Language Proficiency:
Our programs are conducted in the English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:
IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+
English Proficiency Waivers:
The English proficiency test is not required for the following candidates:
– Native English Speakers, OR;
– Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
– Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
– 2 years of work experience in an organization where English is the primary language of communication.
Course Modules
This PhD thesis module in Nutrition provides an advanced understanding of the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention. Students will explore the biochemical, physiological, and molecular mechanisms of nutrient function. The module emphasizes evidence-based approaches to dietary interventions and public health nutrition. Research design, statistical analysis, and critical appraisal of nutritional studies are key components. Students will engage in independent, original research contributing to scientific knowledge. Ethical considerations and global nutrition challenges are also addressed. The module prepares candidates for academic, clinical, or policy-making careers in nutrition science.
Workshops
Workshops are conducted through live webinars for online students.
Weekly write-up webinars and monthly supervisor meetings will be held to offer better coordination between the student and the supervisor and achieve optimal professionalism in writing the research report.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.
