Msc in Lifestyle Medicine

Program Overview

Language of Instruction:: English
Duration:: 3 semesters
ECTS Credits:: 90
Mode of Delivery:: Hybrid
Part time Option:: Available
Part time Duration:: 6 semesters
Tuition Fee:: 6000€
Scholarships:: Not Available

Institution

University:: University of Thessaly
Faculty:: Faculty of Health Sciences
Department:: School of Medicine
City:: Trikala
Cooperation with other Department:: Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Education & Sport Science

Contact

Master's website:: Visit
Email:: MSc-LM@uth.gr
Phone:: +30 2431047020

Admission Information

Application Process:: Application Evaluation - Interview
Maximum Intake:: 30 students

Subject Area

Health and Medicine

Description

Lifestyle Medicine is a branch of evidence-based medicine in which comprehensive changes in lifestyle (diet, exercise, psychological domain, social domain, environment) are used to prevent, treat, and even reverse or the progression of chronic diseases by addressing their underlying causes. This specialised MSc degree, targeting health professionals, is realised through the collaboration of the Departments of Medicine, PE & Sports Science and Nutrition and Dietetics of the University of Thessaly. Under the auspices of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) the programme lasts for a min 1.5 years (max 3 years) when registered as a Full-time student and the core of its delivery is through online and distance learning modules.

Holders of a relevant first-cycle degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Physical Education and Sports, Psychology and Nutrition/Dietetic from a Greek university or equivalent foreign institution are eligible for admission to the program.