Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (Online)
The Master of Science in Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (Online) is a three-year, part-time online program designed for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge in public health and nutrition while balancing work and study. The program covers topics such as nutritional epidemiology, public health policy, disease prevention, and the relationship between diet and chronic diseases, with a strong emphasis on research and practical applications in global health.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in public health policy, nutritional epidemiology, health research, and global health advocacy. Wageningen University & Research offers flexible online learning, access to expert faculty, and cutting-edge resources, ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of public health and nutrition and their role in improving global health outcomes.
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Program Title: Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (Online)
- Degree Type: Master of Science
- Duration: 3 years
- Mode of Study: Part-time, Online
- Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Location: Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
- Field of Study: Public Health
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Year 1 – Foundations in Nutritional Epidemiology
• Principles of Nutrition
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Research Methods in Nutrition Science
• Global Health and Nutrition Policy
Year 2 – Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology
• Nutritional Assessment Methods
• Public Health Nutrition
• Global Nutrition Challenges
• Chronic Disease and Nutrition
Year 3 – Specialization in Nutritional Epidemiology
• Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention
• Obesity and Public Health
• Social and Cultural Aspects of Nutrition
• Research Project in Nutritional Epidemiology
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (Online) Master’s program can work in public health nutrition, dietary research, and health policy. With expertise in nutritional epidemiology, disease prevention, and public health interventions, graduates are prepared for roles as nutritional epidemiologists, public health researchers, or health consultants. This program offers opportunities in governmental health agencies, research institutions, and public health organizations.
Why Choose This Program
The Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health Master’s program offers a flexible online curriculum focused on the relationship between nutrition and public health. Students learn how to design and analyze nutritional studies, develop dietary interventions, and assess the health impact of nutrition on populations. The program’s online format allows students to study at their own pace while gaining the skills needed to contribute to global public health and nutrition initiatives. Graduates are equipped to improve public health outcomes through nutrition research and interventions.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +31 (0)317 48 9111
Email: studentservices@wur.nl
Address: Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, 6708 PB Wageningen, Netherlands
