Welcome to the Postgraduate Programmes in Nutrition

Get a professionally recognised qualification in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

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Department of Applied Nutrition

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In the Applied Nutrition specialization, students will take a holistic look at nutrition. They will explore the nutrients in food and learn about the behaviors and social factors behind the dietary choices we make. They will learn and create healthy meals, study how food can help prevent chronic diseases and have the chance to assist people across their lifespan who want to improve their overall health.

Postgraduate Programmes in Nutrition

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These focal areas of the program will include disciplines coming from food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, dietetics (clinical nutrition), sociology, health behavior, and policy to provide you with an all-inclusive knowledge and skill package with an expert understanding of the relationship between nutrition and health. The dietetic program is coupled with hospital-based training and exposure to industry /community/ food and beverage service establishments

Applications are now OPEN

for the Master of Science in/ Master of Human Nutrition / Dietetics / Global Public Health Nutrition intake 2024

Thinking about upskilling your qualifications this year?

Follow your goals – submit your application to study in our Postgraduate Programmes in Nutrition for 2024

Deadline of Application is Extended until 30th September

Highlights of the Programmes

Highlights

3 Major Streams tailor-made for global standards
Highly qualified teaching staff with years of training and research in Nutrition with international research collaborations
Hybrid teaching and learning (minimum 50% online)
Lectures during weekends
Delivered in 100% English
Access to cutting edge fully equipped laboratory facilities, interactive lecture theatres, computer resource labs and library facilities
Mandatory training in clinical settings (for Dietetics) and industry/community/food and beverage service establishments (for Human Nutrition/ Global Public Health Nutrition)
Optional overseas study visits and placements
Lead to many professional benefits
Course fees can be paid in installments