[MPH] MPH - Nutrition and Dietetics

James Lind Institute
Switzerland, Geneva

Faculty of Health Sciences

Type	Master, e-learning
Nominal duration	18 months (138 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MPH (Master of Public Heath Management (Nutrition and Dietetics))
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€5,500 one-time An installment plan is also available as follows: An initial deposit of €900.00 after receiving an offer of admission; followed by 11 ‘monthly-installments’ of €445.00. *Additional Fees for Dual Degree Version (optional): €1400.00

Tuition fee

€5,500 one-time

An installment plan is also available as follows:
An initial deposit of €900.00 after receiving an offer of admission; followed by 11 ‘monthly-installments’ of €445.00.

*Additional Fees for Dual Degree Version (optional): €1400.00

Entry qualification	Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. Some work experience in this area is an advantage. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.

Entry qualification

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher)

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area.
Some work experience in this area is an advantage.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR PTE 50+ , OR Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English speakers, OR; - Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR; - Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+

TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR
PTE 50+ , OR
Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years

English Proficiency Waiver:

The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates:

- Native English speakers, OR;
- Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR;
- Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.

More information	jliedu.ch/..es/mph-nutrition-and-dietetics

Program Duration: 18 months (approximate)
Total ECTS Credits: 138

Mode of Learning: Online (e-Learning)

Core Courses:
Introduction To Public Health and Healthcare
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Planning and Hospital Management
Health Economics
Biostatistics
Nutrition
Data and Communication
Environmental Health
Mental Health
Introduction to Surveillance
Preventive Medicine and Population Health
Resources and Administration
Infectious Diseases
Immunization
Global Health Policy and Development
Planetary Health
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health and Human Rights
Research Methods
Occupational Health
Evaluating International Public Health Issues
Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework
Public Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Chemicals
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Urban Living and Public Health
Pharmaceuticals in Global Public Health
Geospatial Analysis of Public Health
Global Health Security
Global Health Collaboration

Specialization Courses:
Public Health Nutrition
Fundamentals of Food Science
Nutritional Biochemistry
Biochemical Techniques
Human Physiology
Advanced Nutrition
Life Cycle Nutrition
Nutrition And Infection
Nutrigenomics, Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Medical Nutrition and Management
Food preservation and Food Microbiology
Food Analysis

Dissertation

Job Outlook: Excellent.

The job market for nutrition and diet-related jobs continues to grow at a much higher rate than the market average. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for roles related to nutrition is 11% which is faster than the average for all occupations. Most roles are within areas such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and other health conditions.

After completing the MPH in Nutrition in Dietetics, students become eligible for several key roles such as: