Nutrition and Health (MNH) / MSc

Introduction

The MSc programme in Nutrition and Health offers a theoretical background in nutrition as well as a strong methodologically oriented training. This approach enables the nutritionist to function in the area of nutrition, but also in several related disciplines (e.g. public health, epidemiology, medical sciences, food science, etc).

Learning Outcomes

After succesful completion of this MSc programme graduates are expected to:
- have knowledge and understanding of general aspects of nutrition and health, both separately and in their intricate interrelationships;
- have knowledge and understanding of food consumption and dietary habits;
- have knowledge and understanding of sensory research;
- have knowledge and understanding of physiological and biochemical metabolism of foods;
- have knowledge and understanding of dietary requirements;
- have knowledge and understanding of the effects of nutritional status and toxic agents on health and disease;
- have knowledge and understanding of specific aspects depending on the specialization chosen;
- be able to use general methods and techniques in nutrition research, depending on the specialization of interest;
- be able to evaluate scientific literature in nutrition research and related disciplines, depending on the specialization of interest;
- be able to design, conduct, analyze, and report research;
- be able to inter- and multidisciplinary define, structure and re-formulate nutrition and health related problems and put academic theory into practice of research, communication or commerce.

Specializations

- Epidemiology and Public health;
- Nutritional Physiology and Health Status;
- Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology;
- Sensory Science.

Programme Director

Ir R.C.L. Marteijn, MSc
Biotechnion, Building 307, Bomenweg 2, room 218
Phone.: 0317-(4)87312
Email: rolf.marteijn@wur.nl

Study Adviser(s)

- Ir E.S. van der Mark-Idzinga (for those students that previously completed the BSc Voeding & Gezondheid programme at WU)
Biotechnion, Bomenweg 2, room 218
Phone: 0317-(4)88410
Email: bvg@wur.nl
- Vacancy Email for those students from other BSc programmes: mnh@wur.nl

Programme Committee

Chair: Ir R.C.L. Marteijn
Secretary: Ir L. Haartsen

Internet

www.mnh.wur.nl

Study Association

Di-Et-Tri
Forum, Droevendaalsesteeg 2
Email: diettri@wur.nl
Internet: www.diettri.nl