Overview

This Food and Nutrition programme offered by University of Gothenburg focuses on people's interactions with food from a multidisciplinary perspective. Research examines the role of diet in health promotion and disease prevention, while also addressing topics related to environmental sustainability and performance. The programme investigates meals, dietary patterns, food choices, habits, and behaviours among individuals and those responsible for dietary provision.

Key Facts

The programme combines coursework, independent research, supervision, and active participation in research environments, seminars, and conferences. Doctoral candidates explore factors such as learning, behavioural change, attitudes, perceptions, and decision-making related to food and nutrition. Through original research culminating in a doctoral thesis, students contribute new knowledge to understanding how food practices influence health, society, and everyday life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food and Nutrition Research
Health Promotion and Nutrition
Disease Prevention and Nutrition
Dietary Behaviour Studies
Food Choice and Eating Habits
Learning and Behavioural Change
Attitudes and Perceptions of Diet
Meals and Dietary Patterns

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 4 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 90 credits in Food and Nutrition or another field relevant to Food and Nutrition.
A second-cycle independent project of at least 15 credits within those 90 credits.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.