Msc in Food, Nutrition and Microbiome


Program Overview

Language of Instruction:
English
Duration:
3 semesters
ECTS Credits:
90
Mode of Delivery:
Distance Learning
Part time Option:
Not Available
Tuition Fee:
3000€
Scholarships:
Not Available

Institution

University:
Democritus University of Thrace
Faculty:
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department:
Department of Medicine
City:
Alexandroupolis

Contact

Master's website:
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Email:
stsomp@admin.duth.gr
Phone:
+30 2551 030 933

Admission Information

Application Process:
Application Evaluation - Interview
Maximum Intake:
100 students

Subject Area

Health and Medicine


Description

The postgraduate studies for this MSc program lead to the acquisition of a Master’s Degree. The program curriculum requires the attendance of taught courses for three full-time academic semesters and the completion of a master’s dissertation.
Students should be trained in the subjects of food microbiome, intestinal microbiome, nutritional and foodborne diseases, and their interrelations with Public Health. Τhorough knowledge should be given to graduate students of the impact of food and eating habits on health. The aim of the program is to train and specialize young scientists, who will be able to implement and shape Health and Nutrition policies, to develop programs at all levels, to work in Food, Nutrition, and Health international organisms, to assess risk stratification to implement preventive measures and means and to deal with potential pathogens.
The program should offer specific knowledge and training of those who undertake duties in the field of Health Sciences, as well as to contribute to the further training of specialized and specialized Physicians of multiple specialties and in particular gastroenterologists and endocrinologists, as well as other scientists such as Pharmacists, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Dietetics or other similar subjects.

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