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Nutrition – (M.Sc.)

Stockholm University

Department of Biosciences and Nutrition
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Application Deadline: January 16
Annual Tuition Fee: Free - ≈ € 15,900 (non-EEA)
Location: Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Stockholm University

The purpose of the programme is that after completing the education, the student has developed advanced skills in scientific activities in the area of nutrition and related areas, nationally as well as internationally. Examples of activities include research, teaching and information, public health work, administrative work such as official handling of matters at authorities and institutes, and laboratory work such as developing products or analytical methods for companies or institutions and in collaboration with other experts in other areas. The programme also gives a good basis for education on doctoral level in the subject.

The main subject of the programme is nutrition. During the education, the subject is addressed from molecular and physiological aspects as well as epidemiological and public health aspects. To learn to apply and evaluate methods in modern nutrition research is a central part of the education. The programme also includes training in written and oral communication, with colleges, media and the public. Research ethics and philosophy of science is also included to further increase the student’s ability to communicate and discuss nutritional science with different groups. The programme offers the possibility for the student to take elective courses and further study public health nutrition or study other topics within or outside the nutrition area.


Contents

The first year of the programme consists of a block of courses in the main area (nutrition). At least 45 hp (ECTS) of these courses must be completed before one can start the Degree project. The second year of the programme consists of a Degree project comprising 30, 45 or 60 hp. In the second year, the student can include
up to 30 hp as elective courses. These elective courses can for example be advanced courses in public health nutrition.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Nutrition or related subject. English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-based: 575
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

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