24 monthsProgramme duration
21,900 EURTuition Fee/year
15 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The complex relationship between what you eat and how healthy you are, provides food for thought and fuel for lively debates in society. With an increase in obesity and lifestyle-related diseases, it is more important than ever to study the relationship between nutrition and health.
The MSc programme Nutrition and Health offers a theoretical background in nutrition as well as a strong methodologically oriented training.
This approach enables the nutritionist to function in the area of human nutrition, but also in several related disciplines (e.g. public health, epidemiology, medical sciences, food science, etc).
The MSc Nutrition and Health focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health and how we can influence that. This is done from the perspectives of large groups, individuals, cells and genes. What causes a disease, what facilitates a cure, and what role does nutrition play? All aspects of feeding humans are reviewed in this study programme: to solve problems in nutrition and health, you must consider, chemical and biochemical characteristics, physiological and biomedical aspects, the social and behavioural context of nutrition, and the relationships between these factors.
You will learn to
The MSc programme Nutrition and Health offers a theoretical background in nutrition as well as a strong methodologically oriented training.
This approach enables the nutritionist to function in the area of human nutrition, but also in several related disciplines (e.g. public health, epidemiology, medical sciences, food science, etc).
The MSc Nutrition and Health focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health and how we can influence that. This is done from the perspectives of large groups, individuals, cells and genes. What causes a disease, what facilitates a cure, and what role does nutrition play? All aspects of feeding humans are reviewed in this study programme: to solve problems in nutrition and health, you must consider, chemical and biochemical characteristics, physiological and biomedical aspects, the social and behavioural context of nutrition, and the relationships between these factors.
You will learn to
- Apply advanced and state-of-the-art knowledge on the role of nutrition on human health and disease as well as the relevant research designs within the chosen specialisation
- Understand concepts on the role of nutrition on human health and disease at the population, individual and cellular level
- Analyse advanced and complex concepts, approaches and methods and reflect upon scientific literature with special reference to the chosen specialisation, as well as (closely) related disciplines
- Design a research plan within the topics of the chosen specialisation and critically reflect (under supervision) on the phases of the scientific research process
- Carry out a research plan within the chosen specialisation by using appropriate methods, research designs and techniques to collect data and critically interpret the results
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The complex relationship between what you eat and how healthy you are, provides food for thought and fuel for lively debates in society. With an increase in obesity and lifestyle-related diseases, it is more important than ever to study the relationship between nutrition and health.
The MSc programme Nutrition and Health offers a theoretical background in nutrition as well as a strong methodologically oriented training.
This approach enables the nutritionist to function in the area of human nutrition, but also in several related disciplines (e.g. public health, epidemiology, medical sciences, food science, etc).
The MSc Nutrition and Health focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health and how we can influence that. This is done from the perspectives of large groups, individuals, cells and genes. What causes a disease, what facilitates a cure, and what role does nutrition play? All aspects of feeding humans are reviewed in this study programme: to solve problems in nutrition and health, you must consider, chemical and biochemical characteristics, physiological and biomedical aspects, the social and behavioural context of nutrition, and the relationships between these factors.
You will learn to
The MSc programme Nutrition and Health offers a theoretical background in nutrition as well as a strong methodologically oriented training.
This approach enables the nutritionist to function in the area of human nutrition, but also in several related disciplines (e.g. public health, epidemiology, medical sciences, food science, etc).
The MSc Nutrition and Health focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health and how we can influence that. This is done from the perspectives of large groups, individuals, cells and genes. What causes a disease, what facilitates a cure, and what role does nutrition play? All aspects of feeding humans are reviewed in this study programme: to solve problems in nutrition and health, you must consider, chemical and biochemical characteristics, physiological and biomedical aspects, the social and behavioural context of nutrition, and the relationships between these factors.
You will learn to
- Apply advanced and state-of-the-art knowledge on the role of nutrition on human health and disease as well as the relevant research designs within the chosen specialisation
- Understand concepts on the role of nutrition on human health and disease at the population, individual and cellular level
- Analyse advanced and complex concepts, approaches and methods and reflect upon scientific literature with special reference to the chosen specialisation, as well as (closely) related disciplines
- Design a research plan within the topics of the chosen specialisation and critically reflect (under supervision) on the phases of the scientific research process
- Carry out a research plan within the chosen specialisation by using appropriate methods, research designs and techniques to collect data and critically interpret the results
Admission Requirements
176+
90+
6.5+
62+
Applicants with a BSc in Nutrition and Health from WUR or a Dutch BSc in Biomedical Sciences are admitted without additional GPA or English requirements.
Dutch BSc Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are admitted if their GPA is 7.0 or higher and English proficiency is sufficient. Admission ensures students have a strong foundation in human biology, nutrition, and research methodology to complete the MSc in two years.
The Admission Board evaluates transcripts and CVs and may allow minor knowledge gaps to be compensated by GPA or a short pre-master's programme.
Graduates from related programmes such as Nutrition Sciences, Human Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, or Medicine are generally eligible, while others may require additional coursework. Applicants with other degrees are considered case by case
Dutch BSc Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are admitted if their GPA is 7.0 or higher and English proficiency is sufficient. Admission ensures students have a strong foundation in human biology, nutrition, and research methodology to complete the MSc in two years.
The Admission Board evaluates transcripts and CVs and may allow minor knowledge gaps to be compensated by GPA or a short pre-master's programme.
Graduates from related programmes such as Nutrition Sciences, Human Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, or Medicine are generally eligible, while others may require additional coursework. Applicants with other degrees are considered case by case
15 Apr 2026
2 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
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