Master´s Programme in Nutrition, 120 hp

Masterprogram i nutrition, 120 hp, 120.0 credits

avancerad, Full time

The purpose of the programme is that after completing the education, the student has developed advanced skills in scientific activities in the area of nutrition and related areas, nationally as well as internationally. Examples of activities include research, teaching and information, public health work, administrative work such as official handling of matters at authorities and institutes, and laboratory work such as developing products or analytical methods for companies or institutions and in collaboration with other experts in other areas. The programme also gives a good basis for education on doctoral level in the subject.

The main subject of the programme is nutrition. During the education, the subject is addressed from molecular and physiological aspects as well as epidemiological and public health aspects. To learn to apply and evaluate methods in modern nutrition research is a central part of the education. The programme also includes training in written and oral communication, with colleges, media and the public. Research ethics and philosophy of science is also included to further increase the student’s ability to communicate and discuss nutritional science with different groups. The programme offers the possibility for the student to take elective courses and further study public health nutrition or study other topics within or outside the nutrition area.

Department of Biosciences and Nutrition Novum, Blickagången 6 A, KS Huddinge sjh

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Course Facts
Appl.code: SU-65185
Application: Apply at antagning.se
Special eligibility requirements: To be qualified for applying to the programme you must have completed a Bachelors’ degree in the field of nutrition or related topics. In addition, Swedish upper secondary school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests. Cambridge CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL (computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79.
Selection: According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies.
Start period: Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester
Study form: Normal
Study time: Daytime
Pace percentage: 100 %
Language: English.
Location: Huddinge
Further information on the education: http://pingpong.ki.se/public/courseId/6872/coursePath/7364/6849/ecp/lang-en/publicPage.do
The following information on tuition fees only concerns citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland
Tuition fee, first instalment: 70000 SEK
Total course/programme fee: 280000 SEK
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens  
Additional information: Application by 15 January.
Course Facts
Appl.code: SU-65184
Application: Apply at antagning.se
Special eligibility requirements: To be qualified for applying to the programme you must have completed a Bachelors’ degree in the field of nutrition or related topics. In addition, Swedish upper secondary school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests. Cambridge CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL (computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79.
Selection: According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies.
Start period: Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester
Study form: Normal
Study time: Daytime
Pace percentage: 100 %
Language: English.
Location: Huddinge
Further information on the education: http://pingpong.ki.se/public/courseId/6872/coursePath/7364/6849/ecp/lang-en/publicPage.do
The following information on tuition fees only concerns citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland
Tuition fee, first instalment: 70000 SEK
Total course/programme fee: 280000 SEK
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens  
Additional information: Application by 15 April.