Program Overview
The Nutrition and Rural Development at Ghent University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nutrition and Rural Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Gent, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Rural Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Statistics
- Human Nutrition
- Rural Development and Agriculture, Global South Perspective
- Development Economics
- Scientific Reading, Writing and Presentation Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each application file is evaluated by an admission board and has to be approved by the Faculty Council and by the Rector\'s office, irrespective of the diploma obtained.
- Applicants must have at least a Bachelor\'s degree of min. 3 years with good overall scores (at least a second class upper or equivalent, preferably higher). Results should have been obtained without re-sits and scores of min. 14/20.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their transcripts adequate knowledge of mathematics, statistics and computer science, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry , human physiology, physics (lab experience highly recommended).
- Language requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,812 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ghent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ghent University
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
Ghent University is a public research university located in Ghent, in the East Flanders province of Belgium.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months