Nutrition has been a feature of much research done in the
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences for many years.
Initially, postgraduate courses are being developed that will be taught by some
of the key researchers at this faculty. These courses will provide students with
a sense of the critical research directions both here and overseas, as well as providing
an advanced level of understanding of critical thinking in nutrition. Links with
other disciplines and departments within the faculty will help facilitate student
supervision in areas of current nutrition research. Science and health sciences
graduates may be interested in a research career and nutrition provides different
possible avenues for this.
Nutrition is the major contributor to the common diseases of New Zealanders: cardiovascular
disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity. It is also significant that nutrition-related
diseases are very prevalent amongst Māori and Pacific people, and these population
groups are well-represented in Auckland.
Health sciences professionals including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, sports scientists
and public health experts may consider advanced/specialist or refresher training
in nutrition.
Possible programmes
For more information please contact:
[go to "step by step enrolment guide" page]
