Statement of Purpose for Master in Public Health University of Derby

Personal Profile:
My name is Ali Asghar, I have completed my MSc (Hons) Agriculture in Food Science and Technology
from The University of Agriculture Peshawar (Pakistan) Faculty of Nutrition Sciences. I have six-year
experience in different sectors and work on different position i.e. Food Safety officer, Quality controller
and Hygiene officer.

Why Public Health?

The rate of malnutrition is very high in Pakistan; about 48% stunted growth rate cases are lower than the
normal in term of height and weight. And most of them are wasted because their muscle are depleted to
vitamins A, D and iron iodine deficiency are on the top that’s why if did not overcome these basic cause
of macro nutrients deficiency we cannot control. So it is the need of the day to tackle this root cause to
ensure healthy life in our society. that’s why I want to study and enhance nutrition its important or further
dissemination to population mass then I will be able to use my role as a public health specialist or
nutritionist in the community, and will be able to support the society to reduce rate of mortality weather it
is in the peads, pregnant, lactating women.
Secondly in Pakistan, we have lake of awareness to bring our life styles from sedentary to physical or
active life style activities, so the growth of the diseases going up day by day. The role of nutritionist is
very important in our societies like Pakistan to bring awareness in our people to educate them in the
selection of right kind of food.
On the other hand, obesity is alarmingly high in wealthier countries i.e. America and wealthier Asian
countries. People prefer inactive life styles rather than active or physical activities as well as the use of
junk and fatty food consumption. So the promotion of organic and balance food is very vital and I will be
able to make a difference by working as Nutritionist in Pakistan. That’s why I want to study this field to
play a vital role in my community and become a public health nutritionist.

Why Public Health

Nutritional scientists endeavor to understand and reduce the impact of a broad number of diet related
diseases including malnutrition, obesity, and age-related diseases.
Public health is of high importance as the rate of sever disease increase day by day in the form of blood
pressure diabetes, fatty lever neurological disorders and mental health issues. And the main reason of
these diseases is our food choices selection, un-awareness of food groups and nutrition. On the other side
prevalence on the world is very high of disease like frequently infected diseases or chronic disease in the
form of CVDS (cardiovascular diseases), diabetes or cancer people use different medicine. And the effect
of these diseases is very high because most of them are chemicals, and when we take these chemicals in
the form of medicine it is diverse effect on our health.
The programme will equip me with the knowledge and transferable skills for to gain professional
employment, to start my own business venture.

Why Study in UK?

As a student at UK, I will be continuously meeting with students from all over the World. I love to be able
to learn about their different cultures while staying in UK.  Study in UK would allow me to gain a better
understanding of the knowledge of Nutrition in an innovative. I also believe that I will be able to have a
positive impact on many students at Pakistan by sharing my new knowledges on various subjects upon my
return.
On a more personal basis, this exchange will help me gain more independence, develop leadership skills,
increase my knowledge about nutrition. I hope to have the opportunity to realize my dream of pursuing
another chapter of my academic and personal life in UK. As UK is one of the most popular countries
preferred for higher studies and recognized for its quality education that makes international students
across the world come to UK for higher studies. UK offers high quality education at lower tuition costs
compared
to the United States, Canada and Australia. UK provides the affordable education. This is incredible,
particularly considering the high quality of UK education system. In addition to offering affordable tuition
and living expenses, studying in UK is very safe as well.
The education level of nutrition in UK is highly developed. Being a student of nutrition and keeping in
view my previous background I have chosen the field of nutrition for my further studies as this will help
me polishing my carrier and widen the horizon of my career development. The proposed study will
enhance my knowledge, skills and experience. As UK is a multi-cultural Society, it will give me
opportunity to meet new people and understand their mind, and bring some new ideas from them and
implement it for the betterment of the country.

Why Derby University?

Derby university is ranked very good in the UK for Public health. Derby University is situated in
Middle of City which is a very multicultural and vibrant city. The cost of living is very reasonable in the
city.
The very important research topics of early years and preschool nutrition, nutrition in the elderly, and in
deprived families, and the evaluation of a number of school nutrition/physical activity interventions are
covered which are the basic needs of any society. Technology enabled learning is embedded in the
Nutritional Science MSc.

My Plans after course completion:

I will utilize the knowledge and expertise gained from this course in Pakistan. I will utilize the advance
knowledge of nutrition and the long-range vision to ensure a safe and good health practices to contributing
to healthier people, my skill, experience and knowledge to train the people to adopt the new technologies
to reduce the malnutrition. I will motivate the government to provide opportunity to the farmer in the form
of media, seminar and some other sources to guide them through proper nutrition practices which is used
in the advanced country. I will develop the people to take up the new idea which is used in the advanced
country.
In conclusion, I would like to say that this course will improve my skills and I will be able to contribute in
very effective way to fill the gap of well-trained nutritionist in Pakistan.
Thank you very much for considering my application.

Kind Regards,
Ali Asghar