Study programme	Nutrition Studies JointStudyProgram
Higher Education Institution	Rīga Stradiņš University
Study field	Health Care
StudyProgramJointsToHei	Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies University of Latvia

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	45722
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Second-cycle (academic master's) study programme
Thematic group	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
ISCED code	0915
ISCED	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired	Master`s Degree of health Sciences in Nutrition
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	27.05.2024
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	28.05.2030

1. Able to demonstrate in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding in current issues of public health, healthcare and nutrition science and understands the multidisciplinarity of nutrition science: the theoretical foundations and main insights of natural sciences, food sciences and health sciences, which are the basis for creative thinking and research in nutrition science;

2. Knows data processing methods, terminology, possibilities of use in various studies. Knows the planning techniques of epidemiological studies, the functioning of the health care system, the sources of health data acquisition and the basic principles of various studies to be conducted;

3. Able to independently, using theory, methods and problem-solving skills, conduct research work in nutrition science (collect scientific literature, process research results and questionnaire data, perform statistical data processing; analyze and interpret research results);

4. Able to reasonedly explain and discuss the topical issues of nutrition science with specialists and non-specialists, able to recommend a scientifically based balanced diet for different groups of people;

5. Able to independently analyze and evaluate the latest trends in the field of health care, food production, and health and safety aspects of food, using the theoretical knowledge acquired in natural sciences;

6. Conduct epidemiological and sociological studies, identify and assess risks related to nutrition and eating habits, analyze them and offer proposals for improving the situation;

7. Able to independently promote the improvement of their competences; carry out innovations in the field of nutrition science; continue academic education in doctoral studies;

8. Able to independently formulate, critically analyze complex scientific and professional nutritional science problems, justify and solve practical nutrition science issues and research problems related to nutrition and health, by integrating the knowledge of various scientific branches and sub-branches (natural sciences, food sciences, health sciences, sports sciences), with nutrition and physical activities, contributing to the development and creation of new knowledge and research methods, promoting the competitiveness of graduates of master's studies in the field of nutrition;

9. Demonstrate understanding and responsibility for the potential impact of nutritional research results on the environment and society.