The Department of Food Science & Nutrition at the University of the Aegean established and has been operating since the 2020–2021 academic year, in accordance with the provisions of Law 4485/17, a Master’s Program (M.S.) entitled “NUTRITION, WELL-BEING & PUBLIC HEALTH” (Government Gazette 2329/B/June 15, 2020 & Government Gazette 4477/B/July 12, 2023). This Call concerns the selection of graduate students for the 2025–2026 academic year, in accordance with the Draft Regulations of the M.S.P. (Government Gazette 7307/B/22.12.2023 & 4482/B/12.07.2023). The M.S. program lasts three academic semesters, is implemented in a blended learning environment with standard blended learning formats, and awards a Master’s Degree (M.Α.) in the field of “Nutrition, Well-being & Public Health.”

Purpose/Scope of the Master’s Program

The Master’s Program entitled “Nutrition, Well-being & Public Health” is part of the University of the Aegean’s strategic plan, is guided by a coherent interdisciplinary approach, and aims to provide education and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Nutrition in relation to the Promotion of Well-being and Public Health. Specifically, the M.Α. program aims to provide scientific training and specialization for future executives in public administration, private food production/enterprises, and consulting activities in the rapidly evolving field of nutrition and its critical role in promoting the well-being and health of modern society. The Master’s programme provides advanced and specialized knowledge regarding the in-depth understanding, evaluation, and management of the nutritional value of food nutrients and their integration into a balanced diet and nutrition policy. At the same time, the program aims to impart specialized knowledge regarding internationally recognized dietary standards associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases and which simultaneously promote the overall quality of human life, as well as the application of these dietary standards to achieve human well-being on multiple levels—social, cultural, environmental, and others. This approach follows the standard scientific curriculum of international educational organizations and comparable master’s programs worldwide.

Earning a Master’s Degree

To earn a Master’s Degree, students must pass all required courses in the curriculum, successful completion of 2 out of the 4 elective courses offered (one elective course from the 2 offered per academic semester), the successful completion of the master’s thesis, and the accumulation of ninety (90) credit units (ECTS), distributed as follows:

1. Thirty (30) credit units (ECTS) from the first semester
2. Thirty (30) credit units (ECTS) from the second semester
3. Thirty (30) credit units (ECTS) from the third semester

Full-Time/Part-Time Enrollment

The program is a full-time program. Part-time enrollment is not available for graduate students. However, courses are scheduled in the afternoons and on weekends to accommodate working students.

Duration of Study

The duration of study in the Master’s Program leading to the award of a Master’s Degree (M.D.) is set at three (3) academic semesters. The first two academic semesters involve coursework, and the third academic semester involves the completion of a thesis.

Mode of Study

In the M.S. program, courses are taught through synchronous and asynchronous distance learning. Additionally, for enrollment in the M.Sc. program, intensive in-person attendance by students at the Department’s facilities in Lemnos for a period of four days at the end of the second academic semester (late May to early June). During the remaining weeks, courses are conducted remotely via the program’s teleconferencing platform.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the courses is Greek, although some course materials may be available in English. The thesis, as well as any potential submission for publication in an international scientific journal, is written in Greek and/or English.

Number of Admissions

The maximum number of admissions per year is set at fifty (50) graduate students.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE MASTER’S PROGRAM

The minimum formal requirements for admission to the M.S. program are a bachelor’s degree and English proficiency at a minimum B2 level (see Article 80, Paragraph 3 of Law 4957/2022).

Holders of a first-cycle degree from a Greek university (from universities and technical colleges) from Greece or equivalent institutions abroad, primarily from departments with various relevant specializations, such as health professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, hygienists, etc.), nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists and technologists, chemists, biologists, agronomists, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, physical education scientists, educators, public health officials, and food industry executives from domestic universities and equivalent institutions abroad recognized by DOATAP.

In addition, graduates of the country’s Higher Military Educational Institutions (ASEI) are eligible, namely graduates of the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy (Article 88 of Law 3883/2010, Government Gazette 167/24-9-2010, Series A). Graduates of the Greek Police Officers’ Academy are also eligible (Article 38 of Law 4249/2014 (Government Gazette 73 A)).

At the same time, students who are about to graduate from the above domestic institutions are also accepted, provided that they have fulfilled their obligations and have submitted the relevant certificate by the date of their enrollment in the Master’s Program.
A Master’s Degree will not be awarded to a student whose undergraduate degree from a foreign institution has not been recognized by the Interdisciplinary Organization for the Recognition of Academic Titles and Information (DOATAP).

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS AND EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES

Interested parties are invited to submit their applications via the University of the Aegean’s “NAUTILOS” online system https://nautilus.aegean.gr/ (Interested parties are asked to carefully follow the instructions contained in the user manual https://nautilus.aegean.gr/applicant_manual.pdf) from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

For any additional information regarding the application process, interested parties may contact the Secretariat of the Graduate Studies Program (Ms. Aikaterini Palatianou, tel.: 22540-83013 – 83110-, E-mail: [email protected]). Updates and information will be posted on the Master’s Program website https://www.nutritionmsc.org.