Overview

Course description

The aim of the Public Health Nutrition (MPHN) program at University of Eastern Finland is to provide expertise for working on public health nutrition-related research, development and projects. Possible future employers include administrative bodies, organisations, industry, schools and research institutions. Public Health Nutrition is closely related to public health and clinical nutrition, which are among the major subjects taught at the university.

Public Health Nutrition focuses on the promotion of good health and the maintenance of well-being through nutrition among the whole population. The prevention of dietary-related illnesses is also emphasised. Students will learn how nutrition promotes well-being in different life stages, and how it affects the risk of chronic diseases, how to plan public health nutrition interventions, and how food and nutrition policies affect food environment and consumption, among other things.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition in Life Cycle

Public Health Nutrition

Food and Nutrition Programs and Policies
Food and Culture

Nutritional Epidemiology

Global and Local Public Health Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuopio, Finland

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics View 13 other Masters in Public Health in Finland

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold at least a Bachelor 's or equivalent degree in an applicable field to be eligible to apply

You must demonstrate excellent skills of English language.

Letter of Motivation (ca. 600 words written in English) stating why you are interested in public health and what are your future research ideas.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) stating how your previous education and experience supports the Master's studies.
Research experience and publications: In this document, you will describe your involvement and role in research projects (max. 500 words) and list all your research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU/EEA or Switzerland citizens have no tuition fee.

Living costs

Kuopio

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Course description

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kuopio

Funding

Scholarships Information

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