Metabolism and Nutrition
Health is a function of both genetics and environment. Of all the environmental determinants of health, nutrition is by far the most important. The Master of Science in Physical Activity and Health with a specialisation in Metabolism and Nutrition (E-MeNu) is a European programme which gives students a thorough background in the field of nutrition. The programme covers relevant European policies, legislation, regulations and teaches students communication skills.
The specialisation was designed to contribute to a mobile, international pool of Metabolism and Nutrition professionals. The programme is linked to the research goals of the following institutes:
- The NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology & Metabolism
- Care and Public Health Institute (CAPHRI)
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)
- Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNs)
The programme is taught entirely in English. Students can complete the curriculum over the course of one year or as an extended, two-year option. Graduates will receive a Master of Science in Physical Activity and Health with a specialisation in Metabolism and Nutrition. Those completing the two-year option can receive an official certificate from Maastricht University and from the university where they complete their second year.
International networks
The curriculum for the programme has been developed in collaboration with the European Metabolism and Nutrition network, which includes the following universities and institutions:
- Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands (coordinator)
- University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland
- Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen Denmark
- Auvergne University, Clermont Ferrand, France
- Universities of Bordeaux 1 and 2, Bordeaux, France
- Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule, Zürich, Switzerland
- University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
The partners execute a greater part of the curriculum, or the complete curriculum at their institute or university. Students choosing the two-year programme are obliged to study abroad at one of these institutions.