Postgraduate nutrition education in the UK

ISBN-13: 9783639136982 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 188 str.

Jane Earland

Opis

The importance of a healthy diet for optimal health has become increasingly recognised over the past twenty years. More than ever, there is a need for well-qualified professionals with specialist knowledge in nutrition. This book reports on the first study in the UK which has considered the quality of postgraduate nutrition education and the extent to which students are prepared for employment. Qualitative data were collected using in-depth interviews from graduates, as well as employers of postgraduate nutritionists. Although overall the graduates and employers were satisfied with the standard of the courses, a number of issues are raised for further consideration. These include the academic level, contact time and assessment load of broad-based Masters Courses, determinants of success when seeking employment and the value of including work experience in Masters Programmes. Although data were collected on one profession, literature from a range of academic areas has been reviewed. This book will be of value to all those involved in postgraduate programmes, or anyone else who is designing a qualitative research study.

O autorze

Jane Earland, MSc in Human Nutrition: studied at the University
of London. Gained Doctor of Education from the University of
Sheffield. Spent 11 years in Papua New Guinea working for Save
the Children Fund and 16 years in Higher Education in the UK. A
registered dietitian and public health nutritionist.