Master of Science in Nutrition and Healthy Ageing

Aims and Characteristics

This programme aims to provide a unique, professionally oriented education opportunity for Bachelor's degree holders with relevant backgrounds, and to produce well-trained nutritionists capable of meeting the needs of the community, especially those of the elderly. The programme nurtures well-rounded and competitive graduates with excellent knowledge and skills. It includes a carefully designed curriculum, modern learning/teaching methodologies, multiple assessment tools, and workplace learning experiences, with the primary goal of contributing to the health and well-being of the ageing population.

Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. use their professional skills and knowledge to provide nutrition services and assess the nutritional status of individuals, especially the elderly;
2. provide nutrition counselling and education for individuals, groups and communities to optimise health and well-being, with an emphasis on healthy ageing, by applying specific principles of nutrition and communication strategies;
3. understand the food chain and its impact on people’s food choices, as well as the role of nutrition and diet in healthy ageing;
4. analyse and apply research methods in various nutrition and healthy ageing studies and settings; and
5. demonstrate the critical thinking, communication and analytical skills required to identify and solve problems related to nutrition and healthy ageing.