MAS ETH in Nutrition and Health
This description is only available in English.
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Spring and Autumn SemesterStart
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2 semesters
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ETH ZurichLocation
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EnglishTuition language
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01.04–30.06.2024
01.09–30.11.2024Application period -
CHF 19,500
Programme fee
In brief: The MAS ETH in Nutrition and Health
In-depth and dynamic continuing education programme on the links between food, nutrition, health and disease.
Structure and content
Programme description
Natural scientists are offered an advanced education, the MAS ETH in Nutrition and Health (MAS ETH NH), that gives a broad overview on aspects of food and nutrition, their influence on health, and their potential for prevention of diseases. This also includes in-depth knowledge in physiology of eating, nutrition related toxicology, nutrigenomics as well as research methodologies related to nutrition.
Objectives
Professional perspectives
- General: Nutrition research; nutrition teaching at different levels; nutrition journalism.
- Public Health Area: Governmental or non-governmental organisations detecting and monitoring nutrition related health problems; designing and implementing health strategies; providing information related to nutrition and health.
- Food industry: Nutrition research or product development to design food with health benefit.
- Pharmacy: Consulting customers on nutrition and nutrition related diseases.
Structure and format
Min. of 35 ECTS from a choice of 15 compulsory courses, 5 ECTS from a choice of 10 optional courses, 1 week laboratory analysis, Master Thesis.
Completion of programme in one year: 100 % work load, completion in two years: 50 % work load.
Tuition language(s)
English
Credits
Target group and admission
Target group
Requirements
Required language skills
English: C1 – external page Show proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Duration
Full-time study during 2 semesters or part-time study over 3 or 4 semesters
Application period
01.04–30.06.2024 for Autumn Semester 2024 (rolling admission)
01.09–30.11.2024 for Spring Semester 2025 (rolling admission)
Location
Fees
Programme fee
CHF 19,500
Application fee
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal fee
- Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
- More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 9,750
- After the start of the programme: 19,500
Application
Questions about the application
ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- Download Declaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
ETH Zurich
Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, Human Nutrition Laboratory
Schmelzbergstrasse 7
8092
Zurich
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST)