Food and Health University of Padua
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | October | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
Course overview
The Master’s degree addresses the complexity underling the interactions among food, nutrition and human health in an international context, with a paradigm-based structure “from food harvest to global health”. The modern teaching approach aims at filling the existing gaps among the different disciplines currently offered in this area, providing multidisciplinary, complementary, highly integrated knowledge. The programme offers both strong theoretical courses and applied research-oriented teaching on food production, food quality and human nutrition, in order to analyse how they relate and affect human health, via dietary habits.
Programme structure
1st Year
• Food safety hygiene and microbiology
• Food chemistry and technology
• Nutrition and metabolic pathways: from organs to cells
• Genomics of Nutrition
• Communication skills
• Food microbiota, human microbiome, plant bioactive compounds and food quality
• Plant bioactive compounds and food quality
• Food microbiota and human microbiome
• Ecology of foodborne pathogens, food toxicology and antimicrobial resistance
• Sustainable resource-efficient food production and processing
• International regulations for food safety, certification and trading
• Mechanisms of tissues diseases and how environmental clues alter organ function
2nd Year
• Research methods in economics: understanding decision making and consumer behavior to promote healthy choices.
• Quality control and data analytics in food production
• Nutrition-related diseases
• Human Nutrition: sustainability and multidisciplinary perspective
Career opportunities
Potential areas of employment:
• Product development and research specialist in the food industry
• Expert in food and nutrition areas of private and public administration
• Agri-food and nutritional advisory specialist of GDO or food manufacturers
• Food quality and nutritional expert in international organizations
• Independent consultancy practitioner
• Food quality and nutrition expert in public health
• Clinical Dietitian Manager
• Health Educator
• Food quality and nutrition communications specialist
• Advisory specialist in NGOs, charities and projects concerned with food quality and nutritional issues
• Researcher in food quality, nutrition and health
Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
- A broad and multidisciplinary academic offer – University of Padua offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes across a wide range of disciplines. The strong connections between different academic fields create a dynamic, innovative, and stimulating learning environment.
- Excellence in education – Ranked among the world’s top universities, the University of Padua is widely recognized for the quality of its teaching and academic excellence. Students benefit from rigorous training, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong academic foundation that prepares graduates for successful international careers.
- A leading research university – The University is internationally renowned for the quality and impact of its research. Faculty and researchers contribute to cutting-edge scientific discoveries and innovative projects addressing major global challenges, while advancing knowledge, science, and society.
- High-quality student experience – The University is strongly committed to student wellbeing and academic support, offering high-quality services, modern facilities, and a vibrant campus experience that consistently receives high levels of student satisfaction.
- One of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities – Founded in 1222, the University of Padua has played a central role in the development of academic freedom and scientific progress for over eight centuries. Its students, scholars, and alumni have made lasting contributions to culture, research, and society worldwide.
- A truly international community – Thousands of international students, researchers, and academics contribute to the University’s global outlook. International partnerships, exchange programmes, English-taught degrees, and worldwide research collaborations provide students with a highly international academic experience.
- Scholarships and financial support – The University offers competitive tuition fees compared with other leading international institutions and provides a wide range of merit-based and income-based scholarships for international students.
- A student-centered city – Padua is a vibrant university city where students represent a significant part of the local population. University buildings, departments, and research centers are integrated throughout the city, creating a unique and engaging student atmosphere.
- An exceptional Italian setting – Padua combines rich history, art, and culture with innovation, entrepreneurship, and a high quality of life. The city offers an authentic Italian lifestyle within a safe, welcoming, and internationally connected environment.
- A strategic location in Europe – Padua benefits from excellent rail, road, and air connections, allowing easy access to major Italian and European destinations, including Venice, Milan, and Bologna.