Master of Science in Public Health (Nutrition)

The Master of Science in Public Health (Nutrition) program is designed to prepare professionals for more advanced work in nutrition in public health agencies, research institutions, schools and hospitals in the light of preventing and controlling nutritional disorders and of the total community development program.

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The MSPH (Nutrition) curriculum is designed to prepare professionals for more advanced work in nutrition in public health agencies, research institutions, schools and hospitals. Graduates of the program should be able to:

1. demonstrate skills in the application of concepts and technologies to the solution of community nutrition problems;
2. plan and undertake research projects in public health nutrition; and
3. deliver technical services related to nutrition of population groups.

1. Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree with adequate credits in the biological and physical sciences
3. Must have taken Epi 201 (Principles of Epidemiology) or pass a validating examination if they have taken a course equivalent to Epi 201. (Applicants who have not yet taken Epi 201 may still be admitted but they have to formally enroll in the course.)
4. At least 1-year of work experience in the related field
5. Duly accomplished Application Form (downloadable through the NGOHS website: ngohs.upm.edu.ph)
6. Comply with the General requirements found on the 2nd page of the Application Form (UPM-NGS-OP-01F1)

1. Residency of at least 1 full academic year immediately prior to the granting of the degree
2. Completion of a minimum of 34 units of formal courses (11units of core courses, 13 units of major courses, 10 units of electives)
3. GWA of 2.00 or better in major courses and in all courses taken provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any of them
4. Satisfactory completion and submission of the required hard bound copies of thesis, and electronic copy of manuscript
5. Certification of submission of paper for Publication

Course Code: PHN 201
Course Title: Principles and Public Health Aspects of Nutrition
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Study of the essential nutrients and the practical application of nutritional science in public health

Course Code: PHN 202
Course Title: Clinical Nutrition
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201 or consent of instructor
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical manifestations of nutritional deficiencies, and the dietary considerations in the treatment of diseases

Course Code: PHN 203
Course Title: Nutrition Surveillance
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisites: PHN 201, PHN 210, BIO 202, and BIO 206
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and methods of evaluation and monitoring nutritional status of communities

Course Code: PHN 204
Course Title: Laboratory methods
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisites: PHN 201 or its equivalent, Chem 26 or its equivalent
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and methods of evaluation and monitoring nutritional status of communities

Course Code: PHN 205
Course Title: Biochemistry of Nutrition
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: At least 2 units of Biochem or consent of instructor
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Intermediary metabolism of the various nutrients

Course Code: PHN 207
Course Title: Assessment of Physical Growth
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Methods and procedures for assessing physical growth in clinical research and survey setting

Course Code: PHN 210
Course Title: Nutrition Programs
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Planning and management of nutrition intervention programs

Course Code: PHN 297.1
Course Title: Seminars in Nutrition
Credit Unit: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Technical presentation on latest updates and current trends in nutrition.

Course Code: PHN 297.2
Course Title: Seminars in Nutrition
Credit Unit: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Technical presentation on latest updates and current trends in nutrition.

Course Code: PHN 206
Course Title: Food Safety
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Biological, physical and chemical hazards, related to food and drink, their nutritional implications, prevention and control

Course Code: PHN 208
Course Title: Dietary Methods
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Methods and techniques for assessing dietary intakes at individual and household levels

Course Code: PHN 209
Course Title: Energy Requirements
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and methods for the estimation of energy requirements

Course Code: PHN 211
Course Title: Nutrition Epidemiology
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: PHN 201, EPI 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of epidemiological principles and methods on nutrition-related diseases

Course Code: PHN 299
Course Title: Special Studies and Research
Credit Units: 2.0 – 4.0
Pre-requisite: BIO 206
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Research on a problem in nutrition