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Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food

University of Alicante
Alicante , Spain
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Masters
Major
Food Science and Technology | Biomedical Sciences | Nutrition Science
Area of study
Health | Natural Science
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food

The Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food is a university program offered by the University of Alicante.


Overview

This program provides students with a comprehensive education in nutrition and food science, covering topics such as clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food technology, and food safety.


Study Plan

The program consists of two specializations:


  • Specialty 1: Clinical and Community Nutrition
  • Specialty 2: Food Sciences

Specialty 1: Clinical and Community Nutrition

This specialization focuses on the clinical and community aspects of nutrition. The curriculum includes the following courses:


  • GLOBALIZATION AND FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL POLICIES (3 ECTS)
  • HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (6 ECTS)
  • PRODUCTION OF MULTIMEDIA AND INTERACTIVE RESOURCES FOR DIETARY CARE (3 ECTS)
  • EVALUATION OF INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION (3 ECTS)
  • PROGRESS IN COLLECTIVE RESTORATION (3 ECTS)
  • PUBLIC NUTRITION, SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3 ECTS)
  • CLINICAL NUTRITIONAL CARE NEEDS (3 ECTS)
  • NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS (3 ECTS)

Specialty 2: Food Sciences

This specialization focuses on the scientific aspects of food and nutrition. The curriculum includes the following courses:


  • QUALITATIVE FOOD ANALYSIS (3 ECTS)
  • QUANTITATIVE FOOD ANALYSIS (3 ECTS)
  • ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN FOOD MICROBIOLOGY (3 ECTS)
  • POST-HARVEST CONSERVATION AND PLANT NUTRITION (3 ECTS)
  • LABORATORY OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOODS AND CHEMOMETRIC ANALYSIS (5 ECTS)
  • FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY (5 ECTS)
  • MICROBIOLOGY OF FOOD PREPARATION AND CONSERVATION (5 ECTS)

Implementation Schedule

The program is implemented in two semesters, with the first semester starting in the academic year.


Adaptation Procedure

The university has established a procedure for adapting students from existing studies to the new program. This includes recognizing credits from previous studies and providing support for students to complete the new program.


Teachings that are Extinct

The implementation of this program leads to the extinction of the following previous programs:


  • Master's Degree in Clinical and Community Nutrition
  • Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences

Subject Recognition Table

The university provides a table of recognition of courses from the old programs to the new program, ensuring that students can transfer their credits and continue their studies without disruption.


  • Master's Subjects in Clinical and Community Nutrition
  • Master Subjects in Nutrition and Food, specialty in Clinical and Community Nutrition
  • Master's Subjects in Food and Nutrition Sciences
  • Master Subjects in Nutrition and Food, specialty in Food Sciences
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