Programmes and courses for professionals in nutrition and health
From dietary patterns to public health strategies, nutrition professionals play a crucial role in preventing disease and promoting well-being. Wageningen University & Research equips you with advanced epidemiological and analytical skills to turn evidence into action and to help shape healthier communities worldwide through flexible, research-based education.
Our courses (11)
Custom made programmes
Looking for a tailor-made nutrition or public health training? We co-design in-company programmes on topics such as nutrition policy, disease prevention and healthy food systems.
Advance your career in Nutrition & Health
Whether you want to pursue a full online master’s or strengthen specific skills, Wageningen University & Research offers flexible learning paths in Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health designed for professionals across health and nutrition fields.
Online Master’s Nutritional Epidemiology & Public Health
A part-time, research-oriented MSc focused on the causes and prevention of diet-related diseases. Develop expertise in observational and intervention studies, statistics, and public health strategies. Study fully online, with one short on-campus week in the Netherlands, and earn an internationally recognised MSc degree.
Master’s Courses for Professionals
Select one or more courses from the Online Master’s to build advanced skills in epidemiology, public health nutrition, or dietary assessment — without committing to the full programme. Designed for professionals working in research, policy, or health practice.
Short Courses and Masterclasses
Wageningen Academy offers on-campus and online short courses in fields such as nutrition communication, healthy ageing, and the gut microbiome. Learn from WUR’s leading researchers and translate the latest science into practice within your organisation or community.
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on the course or programme. For details on the type of certification, accreditation or degree, please view the description of the course or programme of your interest. Or, if you’re looking to obtain a specific kind of accreditation (i.e. ECTS), you can use the filter to select which kind in the left column on our programmes and courses overview page.
WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via email. Be sure to check your spambox. If you still can’t find the confirmation email, don’t hesitate to contact us.
That depends on the programme. For more information, see the description of the programme of your choice.
If you have any questions about a specific program, please contact the programme manager. Go to the course of your choice and click on the blue ‘contact form’ button.
If you have a general question, please contact us via the contact form at the top of this page.
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