University of Pécs MSc in Nutritional Sciences
University of Pécs

University of Pécs

MSc in Nutritional Sciences

Pécs, Hungary

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

30 Jun 2027

Sep 2027

EUR 3,300 / per semester

Key Summary

About: The MSc in Dietetics and Nutrition at The University of Pécs develops advanced nutrition science and dietetics. You’ll build on Bachelor dietetics to provide specialized nutritional advice and lead health-promotion, food-research, and policy initiatives. The programme is 4 semesters (total 120 ECTS) and leads to PhD study at Pécs' Doctoral School. Partners EFAD. Keywords: nutrition, dietetics.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as clinical dietitians, community or public-health nutritionists, research scientists, food-industry advisors, or policy analysts. You can join hospitals, public-health organizations, food companies, NGOs, or pursue academia. Career opportunities include clinical practice, R&D, health policy, product development, and academia.

Shape the future of nutrition with a Master’s in Nutritional Sciences. Gain cutting-edge expertise, research skills, and global insight to lead in health, science, and policy.

In addition to knowledge of classical dietetics (Bachelor's level), nutritionists at the Master's level acquire a new, comprehensive approach to nutrition science that is increasingly developing worldwide. With their up-to-date, multidisciplinary expertise, these professionals are able to provide specialised nutritional advice, conduct research and development activities, and even participate in the formulation of health policy decisions.

The degree can be used in scientific research, health promotion programs, and expert positions in the food industry, research institutes, or public health organisations. The duration of the training is 4 semesters with a total number of 120 ECTS. Graduating with a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences enables students to pursue further studies at the PhD level at Pécs University, within the Doctoral School of Health Sciences Research program.

The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Sciences has a collaborative partnership with the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD). 

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