Nutrition Science | Master's programme

WHAT WE EAT AFFECTS OUR HEALTH AND THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET

Are you interested in 

  • what people eat and how you can influence it?
  • how nutrition affects the functions of the body and maintains health?
  • learning how research evidence on nutrition and health accumulates and how it is evaluated?

Would you like to play a part in creating a sustainable future where nutrition and well-being go hand in hand? 

The Master's Programme in Nutrition Science (NUTR)* focuses on human nutrition and related phenomena at individual and population levels. We train experts who can study and solve nutrition- and food-related questions in different contexts by applying evidence-based nutrition knowledge. Ecological and social sustainability are cross-cutting themes in the programme. 

*Until August 2026 the program is also known as the Master's Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-related Behaviour (HNFB).
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 Begins: 02 Jan 2026 at 08:00 Ends: 16 Jan 2026 at 15:00
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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