Public Health, Exercise, and Nutrition (PEN)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on health, exercise, and nutrition sciences at the University of Potsdam.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in health or life sciences seeking a research-oriented Master's degree in public health, exercise, and nutrition.
Overview
The Public Health, Exercise, and Nutrition (PEN) Master of Science is a research-oriented program offered by the University of Potsdam in Germany. Designed as a full-time, four-semester course, it provides students with deep methodological and scientific training in health, exercise, and nutrition. The curriculum incorporates integrated research internships in the third semester to give students hands-on empirical research experience in various departmental laboratories. Graduates gain strong academic foundations that prepare them for doctoral studies, university research, and advisory roles in public institutions.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework across basic and specialized modules in public health, exercise, and nutrition sciences.
- Participate in two integrated research internships during the third semester within university departments and laboratories.
- Design and conduct independent empirical research projects under faculty guidance.
- Engage with interdisciplinary scientific methodologies relevant to disease prevention and health promotion.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required via official certificate (e.g., IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated academic background in health, exercise, nutrition, or a related scientific discipline
- Ability to engage with complex quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Proficiency in English at the C1 level supported by an official certificate
- Open to applicants from all countries fulfilling the general university admission criteria
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-15
Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Potsdam application portal before the stated deadline. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are prepared and uploaded correctly according to the university guidelines.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
- CV
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