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Type:	Master Programme
Topics:	Natural scientists are offered an advance education that gives a broad overview on aspects of food and nutrition, their influence on health, and their potential for prevention of diseases. This also includes in-depth knowledge in physiology of eating, nutrition related toxicology, nutrigenomics as well as research methodologies related to nutrition.
Objectives:	MAS ETH NH graduates are trained to distinguish and understand problems of nutrition while continuing to work in the field of expertise. Depending on this field of expertise, jobs can be expected in nutrition research, nutrition teaching, nutrition journalism and different section of the food industry.
Professional perspectives:	General: Nutrition research at university; nutrition teaching at different levels; nutrition journalism. Public Health Area: Position in governmental or non-governmental organizations detecting and monitoring nutrition related health problems; designing and implementing health strategies; providing information related to nutrition and health. Food Industry: Position in nutrition research or product development to design food with health benefit. Pharmacy: Consulting customers on nutrition and nutrition related diseases.
Programme structure:	15 compulsory courses, 8 optional courses, 1 week laboratory analysis, Master Thesis Completion of programme in one year: 100% work load, completion in two years: 50% work load
Target group:	Graduates with a master's degree or equivalent in natural science, medical doctors and pharmacists
Requirements:	Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications. General study language is English, some speakers may teach in German.
Required language skills:	English: C1 - Show proficiency scales
Tuition languages:	English: 100 %
Responsible body:	ETH Zurich, Department of Health Sciences and Technology
Programme management:	Prof. M.B. Zimmermann, Dr. I. Aeberli
Start:	In spring and autumn semester
Programme duration:	Full-time study during 2 semesters, or part-time study over 3 or 4 semesters
Location:	ETH Zurich
Fees:	CHF 11'160 for the complete programme
Deregistration fee:	Spring semester: as of 1.1.: CHF 5'580; autumn semester: as of 1.8.: CHF 5'580
Degree:	Master of Advanced Studies with title "MAS ETH in Nutrition and Health" (MAS ETH NH)
Credit points:	60 ECTS credits
Application period:	January 1 to April 30 for autumn semester; July 1 to October 31 for spring semester (later applications may be accepted upon request if places are still available)
Information:	Human Nutrition Laboratory, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, Tel. +41 44 632 84 21 E-Mail: cecilia.roth@hest.ethz.ch
Registration:	ETH Zurich, Centre for Continuing Education, HG E 18.1, Rämistr. 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, Tel. +41 44 632 56 59, info@zfw.ethz.ch

Additional information: Links and downloads
Programme website:	http://www.humannutrition.ethz.ch/education/continuing_education/mas
Programme guide:	http://www.humannutrition.ethz.ch/box_feeder/fl_humanern_rz_ohne-marken.pdf
General leaflets:	http://www.humannutrition.ethz.ch/education/continuing_education/box_feeder/MAS_EG_Infoblatt.pdf
Programme specific leaflets:	http://www.humannutrition.ethz.ch/education/continuing_education/box_feeder/MAS_EG_Infoblatt_EN.pdf
Online application:	http://www.zfw.ethz.ch/application/admission/index_EN

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