Programme details | |
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Degree: | Master of Science (MSc) |
Disciplines: |
Psychology
Nutrition & Dietetics |
Duration: | 24 months |
ECTS points: | 120 |
University website: | Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour |
Annual tuition (EEA) | tuition-free |
Annual tuition (non-EEA) | ca. 15,800 USD University currency: 15,000 EUR This applies to citizens of United States (USA) |
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The Master’s Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour (HNFB) focuses on human nutrition and food-related behaviour and consumption from the perspectives of public health nutrition, nutritional physiology and the social sciences.
The programme is built around human nutrition, food-related behaviour and consumership, as well as related research methods. Themes based on Sustainable Development Goals - such as good health and wellbeing, zero hunger, equality, ecological and cultural sustainability– are embedded throughout the programme.
Why do we eat the way we do? What happens to food in our body? How does nutrition maintain our health? How do we study the way people use food? How does culture influence our food choices? How is food discussed in the media? How can we change food-related behaviour?
The goal of the Master’s programme is to enable you to:
Upon graduation, you are qualified to work in expert, teaching, research and managerial positions in the public sector, NGOs and companies, and as an independent entrepreneur. The education provides you with profound field-specific competence and skills in knowledge work, as well as a solid professional identity.
With a scope of 120 credits (ECTS), the Master’s Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour can be completed in two academic years. The programme includes two study lines – human nutrition and food-related behaviour – one of which you choose during the application process. More information about applicable studies for each study track is shown here.
The degree comprises:
The programme focuses on:
The multidisciplinary nature of the Master’s Programme provides numerous options for other studies. You can also choose studies at other Finnish or international universities.
Find more information on the website of the University of Helsinki: