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Overview
The modern teaching approach aims at filling the existing gaps among the different disciplines currently offered in this area, providing multidisciplinary, complementary, highly integrated knowledge.
The Food and Health degree from University of Padua offers both strong theoretical courses and applied research-oriented teaching on food production, food quality and human nutrition, in order to analyse how they relate and affect human health, via dietary habits.
Career opportunities
Potential areas of employment:
- Product development and research specialist in the food industry
- Expert in food and nutrition areas of private and public administration
- Agri-food and nutritional advisory specialist of GDO or food manufacturers
- Food quality and nutritional expert in international organizations
- Independent consultancy practitioner
- Food quality and nutrition expert in public health
- Clinical Dietitian Manager
- Health Educator
- Food quality and nutrition communications specialist
- Advisory specialist in NGOs, charities and projects concerned with food quality and nutritional issues
- Researcher in food quality, nutrition and health
Programme Structure
1st Year
- Food Safety Hygiene and Microbiology
- Food Chemistry and Technology
- Nutrition and Metabolic Pathways: from Organs to Cells
- Genomics of Nutrition
- Communication Skills
- Food Microbiota, Human Microbiome, Plant Bioactive Compounds and Food Quality
- Plant Bioactive Compounds and Food Quality
- Food Microbiota and Human Microbiome
- Ecology of Foodborne Pathogens, Food Toxicology and Antimicrobial Resistance
- Sustainable Resource-efficient Food Production and Processing
- International Regulations for Food Safety, Certification and Trading
- Mechanisms of Tissues Diseases and how Environmental Clues alter Organ Function
2nd Year
- Research Methods in Economics: Understanding Decision Making and Consumer Behaviour to Promote Healthy Choices.
- Quality Control and Data Analytics in Food Production
- Nutrition-related Diseases
- Human Nutrition: Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Perspective
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Academic Year2027/2028
- Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
- Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
- Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equivalent)
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
PTE Academic 65
OTE 126
IELTS 6
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Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Padua, Italy
Disciplines
Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 4 other Masters in Public Health in ItalyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
PTE Academic 65
OTE 126
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Science, Forest Science, Food science, Animal Science, Dietetic, Applied Pharmaceutical Science, Biology, Biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular biology or related fields.
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents2950 EUR / year≈ 2950 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2950 EUR / year≈ 2950 EUR / year
Living costs
Padova
Italy
750 - 1100 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food and Health.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based
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