Master of Science in Nutritional Science
University of Potsdam
Duration
2 years
Intake
Summer, Winter.
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
In this master's program, you will explore biochemical, cellular, and molecular biological methods for quantifying metabolic processes. You will study the relationships between nutrition and disease, including pathobiochemical, pathophysiological, and toxicological aspects, as well as the effects of plant and animal food components on health. Other key areas of study include the interactions between the intestinal microbiota and the host, as well as olfactory and gustatory perception and nutritional epidemiology. The extensive elective program enables you to tailor your studies to your specific interests.
You will also complete an eight-week internship, during which you will work on scientific projects and apply experimental methods in nutritional science. Associated courses will provide you with the theoretical foundations necessary for this field.
Key Information
University
University of Potsdam
Campus
Potsdam-Rehbrücke, Germany
Total Credits
120 ECTS
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Compulsory modules: 59 LP
Repetitorium Nutritional Science Fundamentals 6 LP
Molecular causes of nutrition-related diseases 8 LP
Toxicology, food chemistry, and analytics in nutritional science (8 LP)
Epidemiology, Physiology, and Human Nutrition
8 LP
Course internship in nutritional science experimental working methods 8 LP
Current topics in nutritional science and nutritional research methods 6 LP
Preparation module 15 LP
Elective modules
Two introductory modules and one specialization module must be completed.
31 LP
Introduction to independent nutritional epidemiological research 8 LP)
Introduction to independent molecular nutritional research 8 LP
Introduction to independent analytical nutritional research 8 LP
Introduction to independent human nutrition research 8 LP
Introduction to independent nutritional medicine research 8 LP
Introduction to independent practical nutritional research 8 LP
Specialization module—Theory 15 LP
Specialization module—Practice 15 LP
Specialization module—Nutritional epidemiological research 15 LP
Specialization module—Molecular Nutrition Research 15 LP
Specialization module—Analytical Nutrition Research 15 LP
Specialization module—Human nutrition research 15 LP
Specialization module—Nutritional medicine research 15 LP
Master's thesis, 30 LP
Entry Requirement
Academic
Language
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 88
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