Overview
The programme provides a broad knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, and metabolism, which underpins clinical provision. The study format includes lectures, seminars and practical work.
In the first year, you will get a good overview of almost all aspects of clinical nutrition, but the emphasis is on hospital practice with adult patients. We include the principles and methods of scientific research and discussion of medical ethics.
The main activity of the second year is a master's research project. This can be done in Tartu, in the student's hometown or another academic centre. There is also an internship where the student works in a recognised nutrition centre to gain practical experience related to their career. This can also be done either in Estonia or abroad.
Why study Clinical Nutrition at the University of Tartu ?
- The University of Tartu belongs to the top 350 universities in the world (see Rankings and Surveys).
- After completing the master's degree in Clinical Nutrition, you will become a specialist who can effectively combine clinical and basic scientific knowledge to create nutritional plans and optimise patient care.
- Anyone with a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in any health-related field and good English is eligible. Previous experience may be clinical, laboratory, public health or purely scientific.
- This programme is the only one of its kind in the European Union.
Career opportunities
- Malnutrition and the increasing problems associated with obesity indicate a growing clinical need for relevantly educated professionals.
- Completing the master's degree will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to develop clinical nutrition in hospitals, family practices, nursing homes, sports medicine, public health, and the food industry.
- There is a great need for academically certified specialists in much of Europe. Fulfilling the Clinical Nutrition master's programme should be career-enhancing.
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Courses include:
- Metabolic Response to Stress
- Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Conditions Associated with Hypermetabolism
- Diseases Associated with Disordered Fluid Balance
- Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, Sport & Nutrition, and Anorexia Nervosa
- Nutraceuticals, Home Artificial Nutrition and Financial Aspects
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Tartu, Estonia
Disciplines
Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics Health SciencesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (must be obtained by the end of July, please see our country-specific document requirements) either
- in a healthcare discipline such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dietetics, public health, psychology, pathology, physiotherapy or dentistry
- in a nutrition or food related field, including nutrition, food science, agriculture and veterinary medicine
- in a relevant biological subject such as biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, human biology
- in physical education and sports
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6800 EUR / year≈ 6800 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6800 EUR / year≈ 6800 EUR / year
Living costs
Tartu
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
There are no tuition waivers.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Nutrition.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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