Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development
Healthy and sustainable diets are a global challenge. While large populations face hunger and undernutrition, overweight and diet-related chronic diseases have taken on pandemic proportions. In addition, changes in nutrition and diets have a significant impact on natural resources and climate change. The MSc Nutrition and Rural Development trains a workforce that can think critically and develop programs to improve diet and nutrition of populations. Using better nutrition and food security as a starting point, students will contribute to sustainable development at household, national and international level.
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Immediate Admission
- Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
- Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie
- Bachelor in de biologie
- Bachelor in de biomedische wetenschappen
- Bachelor in de diergeneeskunde
- Bachelor in de farmaceutische wetenschappen
- Bachelor in de geneeskunde
- Bachelor in de lichamelijke opvoeding en de bewegingswetenschappen
- Bachelor of Food Technology
- Master in de biowetenschappen: voedingsindustrie
- Admission Subject to Passing a Preparatory Course
- MIN 10 SP - MAX 60 SP
- Bachelor in de biowetenschappen (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de chemie (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen, afstudeerrichting: chemie (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de psychologie (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- Bachelor in de tandheelkunde (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- ECTS credits to be decided upon by the Faculty
- Bachelor in de bio-industriële wetenschappen (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development)
- MIN 10 SP - MAX 60 SP
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
Consult the programme website for specific academic and language requirements.
Information on admission requirements and the administrative procedure for admission on the basis of a diploma obtained abroad, can be found on the following page: www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration.
Language requirements
Language requirements for this study programme differ from the required standard level for English taught study programmes as specified in the Ghent University Education and Examination Code:
English: TOEFL 550 (paper-based) - TOEFL 80 (internet-based) - IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for the writing component) - certificate CEF-B2 (issued by a European university language centre) - Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
Exemptions:
- Prospective students who have a diploma (Secondary Education, Academic Bachelor Degree, Master Degree) issued by an institution officially recognized by the Flemish Government. Remark: this exemption does not count for application to Erasmus Mundus Programmes.
- Prospective students who are nationals from or have obtained a bachelor and/or master degree in a higher education institute with English as mode of instruction in USA, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Canada. In the latter case a certificate has to be submitted that states that English was the language of instruction.
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Going abroad with Erasmus is wide-spread and well-known. But getting an international experience is possible in many different ways.