Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour | Master's programme

Why do we eat the way we do?

What happens to food in our body? How does nutrition maintain our health? How do we study the way people use food? How does culture influence our food choices? How is food discussed in the media? How can we change food-related behaviour?

The Master’s Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour (HNFB) focuses on human nutrition, food-related behaviour and food consumption from the perspectives of public health nutrition, nutrition physiology and the social sciences.

Find out more about the programme structure, content and courses from the link below.

Basic information

Scope of studies and length 120 ECTS credits, 2 years

Degree level Master

Language Finnish, English, Swedish

Tuition fee per year (only non-EU/EEA citizens) 15 000 EUR

Application period Next application period starts at the end of 2024.

How to apply

The quick guide gives you a general overview of the application process and how to apply. Make sure that you meet the admission criteria, prepare your documents in advance and apply when applications are open.

Please note that there is only one intake per academic year. The online application form is open only during the application period. Also the admission criteria for the programme can be found in Studyinfo.

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