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MAS ETH in Nutrition and Health

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  • Spring and Autumn Semester
    Start

  • 2 semesters

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language

  • 01.04–30.06.2024
    01.09–30.11.2024

    Application 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

MAS ETH NH graduates are trained to distinguish and understand problems of nutrition while continuing to work in their field of expertise. Depending on this field of expertise, jobs can be expected in nutrition research, nutrition teaching, nutrition journalism and different sections of the food industry.

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

60 ECTS credits
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Target group and admission

Target group

Graduates with a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural science, medical doctors and pharmacists.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications. General study language is English.

Required language skills

English: C1 – external pageShow proficiency scalescall_made

Language(s) of performance assessment

English
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Dates and venue

Start

Spring and Autumn Semester

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
01.09–30.11.2024 for Spring Semester 2025

Location

ETH Zurich
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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

After 30 days upon admission: CHF 9,750
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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 59call_made, E-mail

Recommended procedure for a successful application

Application documents

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Organiser

Programme management

Professor Ferdinand von Meyenn
Programme Director
Professor Ferdinand von Meyenn
Dr Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
Programme Manager
Dr Isabelle Herter-Aeberli

Contact

Dr Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
  • +41 44 632 74 81

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)

Further information

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