Basic information
Study programmeNutrition Science JointStudyProgram
Higher Education InstitutionLatvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Study fieldHealth Care
StudyProgramJointsToHei
All data
Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification45722
EQF/LQF Level7
Study Programme TypeAkadēmiskā izglītība (maģistra grāds), īstenojama pēc bakalaura vai profesionālā bakalaura grāda ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās viens–divi gadi. Kopējais pilna laika studiju ilgums vismaz pieci gadi
Study programme (short name)Academic master study programme
Thematic groupMedicīniskie pakalpojumi
ISCED code0915
ISCEDMedicīniskie pakalpojumi
Credit points80
Degree to be acquiredMaster Degree of Health Science in Nutrition Science
Qualification to be obtained-
Study type and formFull time studies
Study lenght2 years
Languagelatvian
Licence information
Licence number -
Licence date
Licenced till
Accreditation information
Accreditation page numberMetiek izsniegta
Accreditation date04.10.2022
Accreditation duration (in years)6
Accreditation till05.10.2028
Results
Skills
1. Able to show in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding of current issues in public care, health care and nutrition.
2. Understands the multidisciplinary of nutrition science: the fundamentals and main findings of natural sciences, food and health sciences and the main cognitions, which are the basics for creative thinking and research in nutrition science.
3. Knows the methods of epidemiological research planning, the functioning of the health care system, the sources of health data and the basic principles of the various studies to be performed, and data processing methods.
Skills
1. Able to independently carry out research work in nutrition, using theory, methods and problem-solving skills; to compile scientific literature to process research results and questionnaire data, to process statistical data; to analyze and interpret the results of the Master's thesis reserch.
2. Is able to explain and discuss the current issues in nutrition with arguments, both with specialists and non-specialists.
3. Is able to recommend a scientifically proven balanced diet for different groups of people.
4. Able to independently, using the theoretic knowledge acquired in the natural sciences, analyze and evaluate the latest trends in food production and food health aspect.
5. To carry out epidemiological and sociological research, to identify and assess the risk factors related to diet and eating habits, perform their analyses and offer proposals for improvement.
6. Is able to independently promote the improvement of his/her competencies; to innovate in the field of nutrition; to continue academic education in PhD studies.
Competences
1. Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complex scientific and professional problems in nutrition science and contribute to the creation of new knowledge, and development of research methods by integrating the knowledge of various branches and sub-branches of science.
2. Demonstrate understanding and responsibility for the potential impact of nutrition research results on the environment and society.
3. Substantiating and solving practical issues of nutrition science and research problems related to nutrition and health, nutrition and physical activity.
4. To plan and manage research in nutrition, promoting the competitiveness of Master's programme graduates in the field of nutrition.
Documents
DocumentDocument typeLanguage
Expert / Experts joint reportExpert / Experts joint reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportenglish
Self-evaluation reportSelf-evaluation reportlatvian
Expert / Experts joint report (02.12.2021)Expert / Experts joint reportenglish
Self-evaluation report (22.08.2022)Self-evaluation reportenglish
Self-evaluation report (22.08.2022)Self-evaluation reportlatvian
History of study programme