24 monthsProgramme duration
17,300 EURTuition Fee/year
Aug, Jan, Feb, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology at Aarhus University explores the critical link between food composition and human health. Combining molecular biology, food science, medicine, and business, the programme trains students to develop foods that promote health and reduce disease risk and support a sustainable transition of our food systems.
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how food is processed and perceived, from raw materials to consumer choices, and how molecular mechanisms influence nutrition and health. The second year is allocated to thesis work and offers specialisations in molecular nutrition or food science and technology and includes opportunities to collaborate with university research groups or industry partners during thesis work.
With access to cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities, students graduate equipped for careers in R&D, public health, regulatory agencies, or academia.
Career:
Graduates pursue careers in R&D, food and health consultancy, regulatory affairs, education and public health. Many continue into PhD programmes in food science, molecular biology, or nutrition.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology at Aarhus University explores the critical link between food composition and human health. Combining molecular biology, food science, medicine, and business, the programme trains students to develop foods that promote health and reduce disease risk and support a sustainable transition of our food systems.
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how food is processed and perceived, from raw materials to consumer choices, and how molecular mechanisms influence nutrition and health. The second year is allocated to thesis work and offers specialisations in molecular nutrition or food science and technology and includes opportunities to collaborate with university research groups or industry partners during thesis work.
With access to cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities, students graduate equipped for careers in R&D, public health, regulatory agencies, or academia.
Career:
Graduates pursue careers in R&D, food and health consultancy, regulatory affairs, education and public health. Many continue into PhD programmes in food science, molecular biology, or nutrition.
Admission Requirements
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission
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