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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:20 / 30
Course supervisor:Lolita Vija Neimane
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Public Health
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Food Science; Food Processing and Technology

Objective

To improve the understanding and ability of master students to independently implement the developed project of their research, which confirms the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge, methodological and organizational skills in the field of nutrition science.

Prerequisites

Knowledge and skills acquired during studies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Understand the role of nutrition professionals (Masters) in the development of public health: through public education, participation in the development of health programs, participation in preparation of food, nutrition and health policy and in the development of novel and healthy foods. Understand theoretical and empirical research methods and methodologies in the nutrition sector and their interdisciplinary nature through scientific research in the field of nutrition science.

Skills

The ability to use learned knowledge in the analysis, interpretation and appropriate use of literature sources in the presentation and discussion of the problem, in line with Level 7 of the European Higher Education Area Qualifications Framework.

Competence

Integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical courses of the study program and the acquired knowledge and skills in the organization of studies with interdisciplinary issues in the field of nutrition, providing new innovative knowledge.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nutrition Science, UM4Master’sRequired