Info Advanced courses in nutrition 2015-16 - Ping-Pong

Advanced courses in nutrition
autumn and spring 2015-16
at Stockholm university in collaboration with the
Department of Biosciences and Nutrition at Karolinska Institutet
The following courses are given in the Master’s programme in nutrition at Stockholm university.
The courses can also be taken as independent courses.
Science Communication and Learning for Nutritionists, 7.5 hp/ECTS
This course aims to increase your skills in oral and written communication of nutritional science.
The structure of the scientific article, ways of using and citing other peoples' work, and how to
handle references are reviewed thoroughly. The course also includes modern theories of teaching
and learning and is to a large extent based on practical exercises. These skills are useful in all
academic work and in other activities that involve presentation of scientific information and
teaching. Course period: 31/8-30/9 2015, full-time studies.
Molecular Nutrition II, 15 hp/ECTS
The course covers the scientific evidence for the relationship between dietary factors, metabolism
and hormonal regulation at the molecular and cellular level. Molecular mechanisms related to the
development and treatment of diseases, for which our life style is of importance such as obesity,
cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, will be addressed. Current methods used in research
on molecular and cellular mechanisms in nutrition are also addressed. This knowledge is useful for
example in research and development work, methods and product development in the area of
nutrition and biomedicine. The course also gives a basis for further research in diet-related areas.
Course period: 1/10 – 2/12 2015, full-time studies.
Diet, Physical Activity and Fitness: Applied Methodology and Health
Aspects, 7.5 hp/ECTS
The course gives you a deeper understanding of modern methods for assessing dietary intake,
physical activity and fitness, both at the individual and group level (this part includes practical
elements). The course covers study design, study size, the number of measured days and practical
calculation exercises on the validity of the methods. It provides a deeper understanding of how to
evaluate reported nutrient intake and physical activity in comparison to relevant reference values.
Work physiology, physiological adaptation to training and the impact of health promoting physical
activity is also included. This course is valuable in all areas of work that requires an understanding
of the scientific basis for the link between nutrition, health and physical activity.
Course period: 3/12 2015-15/11 2016, full-time studies.
Environment and Nutrition from and Individual to a Global
Perspective, 7.5 hp/ECTS
The course aims to increase your knowledge of sustainable food consumption and production and
the benefits from a combined healthy and environmentally smart diet. Examples of topics that will
be covered in the course are: life cycle analysis (LCA), climate impact and land use for different
foods (meat, vegetables, dairy products etc), animal welfare, food quality and health effects of
food from organic versus conventional production, global trends, and challenges and policy
implications for sustainable food production and consumption. This is an interdisciplinary course
and is intended for everyone who is interested in questions concerning environment, nutrition and
health. In view of the national and international environmental and health challenges that our
civilization is facing today, increased knowledge in these areas is highly relevant and is useful in
any work that aims to deal with these challenges. Course period:18/1-17/2 2016, full-time studies.
Applied Public Health Nutrition and Project Planning, 15 hp/ECTS
This course aims to give you a deeper understanding the broader social and political context, i.e.
support systems, policies, international agreements and regulations, that constitute the legal
framework that influences national and international public health nutrition work. You will learn
how to work with health promotion in the community in collaboration with other sectors and
discipline and how to apply theories of behavior change and social marketing in the field of public
health nutrition. You will also be trained for the task of practically planning, implementing and
evaluating evidence-based health promotion interventions in project form. These are relevant skills
for employment in for example government agencies, municipalities, counties, or in health care
work in other workplaces. You will also practice selling your projects to potential financiers. Course
period: 18/2-1/5 2016, full-time studies.
Popular Science Communication, Research Ethics and Philosophy of
Science for Nutritionists, 7.5 hp/ECTS
The course covers popular science communication in the field of nutrition, both orally and in
writing. The course is largely based on practical exercises and aims to develop your skills in
communicating nutrition science with the public and the media. The research ethics part of the
course raises ethical perspectives on current medical research. The philosophy of science part of
the course provides a general introduction to theories of what science is. During the course,
nutrition science will be discussed from different perspectives of research ethics as well of theories
of science. The above knowledge and skills are useful in all contexts in which nutrition and science
are discussed. Course period: 1/5-5/6 2016, full-time studies.
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Study forms and examination
All courses are full-time, day-time studies. The teaching forms include lectures, seminars,
individual and group projects, and laboratory work. Participation in many of these activities is often
mandatory. The examinations are commonly in the form of written exams, oral presentations,
and/or home assignments. The courses are given in English.
Qualifications
To be qualified for the courses, you must have completed a Bachelor degree in natural
sciences/medicine. The courses “Diet, Physical Activity and Fitness: Applied Methodology and
Health Aspects” and “Applied Public Health Nutrition and Project Planning” also requires 15
hp/ECTS in human nutrition. Only previous university courses are considered in the requirements.
In addition, English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or the equivalent is needed, see
course syllabuses for detailed information (see below).
Application and more information
Last application date for the autumn courses is the 15th of April 2015. Last application date for
the spring courses is the 15th of October 2015. You apply via www.antagning.se (Swedish) or
www.universityadmissions.se (English). If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places,
selection will be based on the quantity and quality of previous studies in nutrition.
Course syllabuses are found at http://www.su.se/english/study/courses. More information is also
found at the website of the Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, http://ki.se/bionut.
Contact person: Magdalena Rosell, Study director, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition,
Karolinska Institutet, Novum. E-mail: magdalena.rosell@ki.se, telephone: + 46 (0)8 585 837 04.