Doctorate in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Jun 1
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This doctorate study program is a 100% research-based program designed for advanced scholars and professionals aiming to reach the highest echelon of academic and clinical expertise. It empowers self-driven learners to independently pioneer new discoveries, advancing the fields of human nutrition, dietary strategies, and metabolic health through rigorous scientific inquiry.
Program Overview
Study Level: Equal to ISCED / EQF level 8, and equal to the 3rd European cycle.
ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education): A global framework developed by UNESCO to systematically classify and compare education systems. Level 8 is the highest classification, representing advanced research qualifications that lead to the creation of new knowledge.
EQF (European Qualifications Framework): A European reference tool linking different national qualification frameworks. Level 8 indicates knowledge at the most advanced frontier of a field, alongside the highly specialized skills and techniques required to solve critical problems in research and innovation.
Duration: 18+ Months. While there is a minimum structured duration of 18 months, students have complete flexibility to extend the study program to perfectly align their demanding research activities with their professional and personal schedules.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum is meticulously structured into 7 core modules, culminating in a major research phase, ensuring a comprehensive mastery of both research methodologies and specialized nutritional science.
4 Modules: Core research-related modules designed to build absolute mastery in advanced scientific methodologies, data evaluation, and academic inquiry.
2 Modules: General advanced modules relevant to broad academic growth, critical thinking, and professional development.
1 Module: A highly specialized module focused directly on the study field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Final Phase: An extensive thesis and intensive research activities, where students independently produce an original contribution to the global body of nutritional science.
