MSc in Human Nutrition

The MSc in Human Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year program that provides comprehensive knowledge of nutrition's role in human health, metabolism, and disease prevention. The curriculum covers nutrition physiology, metabolism, nutritional requirements across life stages, and the impact of diet and physical activity on non-communicable diseases. Students gain skills in research methods, nutritional assessment techniques, study design, and nutrition epidemiology. The program includes elective courses in clinical nutrition, sustainable diets, gut microbiome, metabolomics, among others, and culminates in an independent MSc thesis project. Graduates are equipped to address both local and global nutrition-related health challenges and pursue careers in public health, food and pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, government agencies, and research institutions.

The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with a focus on applying nutrition science to improve health and well-being through diet and lifestyle interventions.