Master's Programme in Nutrition Science, Master of Science (2 years)
University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
In the Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science, you will learn to understand nutrition-related phenomena at both the individual and population levels. You will acquire the key research methods in the field and develop the expertise needed to apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge in research, health promotion, the food industry, or policymaking.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Nutrition & Food Science
What we eat and how it affects health, plus the science of producing and processing food.
Where it leads
Dietitian · Food scientist · Nutritionist · Product developer (food)
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