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About

The Food and Health degree from University of Padua addresses the complexity underling the interactions among food, nutrition and human health in an international context, with a paradigm-based structure “from food harvest to global health”. 

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

More details

• 1st Call: 2 November - 2 February • 2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May • 3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Padua and/or in Italy, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    2739 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    2739 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs

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
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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