Overview
Healthy nutrition and regular physical activity are fundamental to development, maintaining well-being and preventing disease both for individuals and across whole populations. This Master's programme examines those relationships from a population-health perspective, emphasizing how exercise and dietary patterns influence health outcomes and disease prevention.
Programme focus
The interdisciplinary, research-oriented PEN Master’s provides advanced subject knowledge and methodological training across health, exercise and nutrition sciences. Through coursework and empirical research, students develop the skills to design and carry out independent studies, interpret evidence, and apply scientific methods across related fields.
Career and further study
Graduates are prepared for research careers and further academic study—opening pathways to doctoral programmes and research roles at universities and non-university institutions—as well as advisory and policy-related work in public authorities and professional associations.
Typical applicant expectations
The programme’s full curriculum — including its course organisation and detailed programme structure — is published on the programme webpage (see the “Course organisation” / “Programme structure” sections). That official source contains the semester-by-semester study plan, module descriptions, credit (ECTS) allocations, assessment methods and information about practical components and the master’s thesis.
Broadly speaking, the curriculum centres on three interlinked areas implied by the programme title: public health, exercise (exercise science/physiology), and nutrition. You can expect a mix of core and elective modules that build foundational knowledge in public health together with subject-specific training in exercise and nutritional science, supported by research methods and applied practice. Practical elements (laboratory work, field projects, or internships) and a final research project or thesis are typically included to consolidate skills and demonstrate subject mastery.
The programme webpage also lists the intended learning outcomes. These commonly cover development of subject knowledge, applied skills and research competence — for example: the ability to interpret public-health evidence, design and evaluate interventions related to physical activity and nutrition, apply quantitative and qualitative research methods, and communicate findings to scientific and non‑specialist audiences. For exact module titles, credit values, and the official learning outcomes, consult the programme’s course organisation and structure pages.
Requirements (where to find the details)
All official academic admission criteria for this Master’s program are published on the program’s webpage (see the link provided in the original listing). That webpage is the authoritative source for eligibility rules, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific procedures — always refer to it for the most up-to-date information.
International applicants should pay particular attention to sections covering recognition of foreign degrees, language requirements, and documents that must be translated or officially certified. Requirements can differ depending on your prior degree, country of study, or professional background, so the programme page will indicate which rules apply to you.
If anything on the website is unclear, contact the programme’s admissions office or the university’s international admissions service well before the deadline. Start gathering and, if necessary, having official documents translated or credential-evaluated early to avoid delays.
Typical documents and steps to prepare (confirm exact requirements on the programme webpage):
Winter Semester (International)
Information about the application deadlines can be foundhere.
Graduates are prepared for research and doctoral pathways as well as roles in universities and non-university research institutions, building on the programme’s emphasis on empirical methods and independent research. The degree also qualifies holders for advisory and policy roles in public authorities, professional associations and public health organisations.
Beyond academia and research, alumni can work in public health practice, health promotion and prevention programmes, nutrition and exercise policy, monitoring and evaluation, and roles within NGOs or the private health and wellness sector where interdisciplinary expertise in exercise, nutrition and population health is required.