Course Overview

This course will allow you to work in private or public settings. Examples include:

Setting up your own management business consulting with individuals or business

Develop professional expertise in your current healthcare field and work with more obese service users

Work in health promotion or public health

Gain greater professional recognition and career advancement if you already work in weight management

Develop research expertise and work in research

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

The course is open to candidates with a minimum of a 2:2 honors degree in health, nutrition, exercise, or a closely related subject area. Appropriate equivalent professional qualifications may also be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)