MSc in Obesity Care and Management

The Master’s Degree (MSc) in Lifestyle Medicine (Obesity Care)

Become a specialist in obesity care

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180 Academic Credits

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The Master’s degree qualification is for students who have succesfully completed the PGCert and PGDip qualifications, and who would like to take their education in obesity care an management further.

In order to complete the MSc you must complete the 60 academic credit Research Dissertation module.

When you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma, you have the option to undertake a dissertation module with the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine, in order to receive an MSc in Lifestyle Medicine.

DISSERTATION MODULE

This module provides the student with the opportunity to undertake original enquiry in a chosen area of professional practice. Students will be able to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of research and evaluation design and associated methods of enquiry through the taught element of the module. They will subsequently be supported by a named supervisor to develop the practical skills necessary to plan and carry out their chosen project. The research dissertation also provides the opportunity to add to the evidence base in the area of obesity care. The module runs over a full calendar year.

Aims

The aims of the module are:

To enable students to identify a topic area for original enquiry in a chosen area of professional practice.
To provide students with the necessary research skills to undertake a research/work-based project or systematic review.
To support students in the practical and ethical aspects of undergoing a research/work-based project or systematic review.
To enable students to take responsibility for their own learning through self-directed study and supervised dissertation preparation based on critical awareness and self-evaluation.

Course Structure

In order to complete the MSc, you must first complete the 6 modules of the Postgraduate Diploma to gain 120 credits. You can then register for the final Dissertation module, which provides the additional 60 credits required for the MSc.

The Dissertation module begins with a learning component which covers research methodology and the research skills needed to plan and undertake your research project. For the remainder of the module, you will carry out your research and write up your dissertation under the supervision of your allocated dissertation supervisor.

Learning Strategy

During the learning phase of the module, teaching will be delivered in a number of ways, including audio and visual presentations involving interactive e-learning units and videos. These will be augmented with a variety of learning tasks and group tutorials. During the research and writing phase of the module, support will be provided by your supervisor in one-to-one tutorials via online audio-visual link.

Assessment

The module is assessed via a 12,000-word dissertation.

Course Fees

Each 20 credit module requires a payment of the CCH Postgraduate Module fee of £1185. In addition, the 60 credit Research Dissertation module requires a payment of £3555. The course total is therefore £10665.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for you if you are a health professionals interested in advancing your understanding of obesity. It will help you develop more practical methods for the management and treatment of obesity. Your fellow students will be GPs, doctors, nurses, physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists, dieticians, nutritionists, psychologists, and counsellors running weight-management clinics.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for the MSc in Obesity Care and Management, you will normally need to have the following qualifications:

A Bachelor degree in a relevant health or social care, or biomedical discipline, or evidence of equivalent health and/or social care experience which equates to Level 6 abilities eg working as a senior nurse/midwife or healthcare practitioner in a leadership or management role which requires evidence of critical analysis and evaluation.
You should be working in a relevant area and have a minimum of one year experience.
Proficiency in the English Language (equivalent of IELTS Level 7, min 6.5 in all components).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the MSc in Obesity Care and Management are £10,665.

The module fee can be paid in instalments. Please contact the Admissions Team on +44 (0)20 3773 4895 for more details.

If you are ready, click the Apply Now button below to apply for your first module.

Employability

Graduating with this MSc means you will be amongst the vanguard of health professionals with specialist expertise in obesity care and management. Our graduates are health professionals who are confident, highly skilled practitioners with a well-rounded understanding of the obesity problem and how to practically treat and manage it. You will be uniquely placed to make an impact in helping deal with the obesity epidemic.

Application Process

1. Application Form

Fill out the application form. If you need any help, please call +44(0)20 3773 4895.

2. Review

We will review your application within 5 working days. At this stage, we may ask for additional documents.

3. Tuition Fees

If your application is successful, you need to make an initial payment of your tuition fees (please see above for more information).

4. Access

Get access to CCH, complete the 5 hour Introduction to Academic Online Learning course, and start your studies.