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Overview
Nutrition Science at Karolinska Institute is relevant for doctoral education or other work that relates to the nutrition field.
Throughout history there has been many claims regarding the role of diet on our health. During more recent decades, there has been a tremendous development in the field and the nutritional knowledge has increased substantially. The Master's Programme in Nutrition Science aims to increase the student's skills in working independently in the field of nutrition on scientific grounds.
Career opportunities
- The Nutrition Science programme at Karolinska Institute prepares you for further doctoral studies or other work that relates to the nutrition area where an understanding of the scientific principles is needed.
- For example it can be in health promoting work in the private or public sector, nationally or internationally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Diet and health - scientific evidence, recommendations and sustainability
- Nutrition science
- Molecular and genetic mechanisms in nutrition science
- Diet, physical activity and fitness - assessment and evaluation
- Diet, physical activity and disease prevention - interventions, mHealth and eHealth
- Nutrition and disease - treatment and clinical aspects
- Professional development and communication in nutrition science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Food Sciences View 30 other Masters in Health Sciences in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CV
- A bachelor's degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in biomedicine, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, medicine, nutrition or the equivalent.
- English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
19272 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19272 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
- 200 000 SEK per year
Living costs for Stockholm
9668 - 17248 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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