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Master ofPublic HealthDietetics andNutrition(MPH.DN.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Specialization in Dietetics & Nutrition
Transform your career at the intersection of nutrition science and population health by pursuing an MPH with a focus on Dietetics & Nutrition—100 % online.
Your Path to Leadership in Nutrition & Public Health
Are you ready to step into influential roles such as Nutrition Program Director, Senior Clinical Dietitian, or Health Policy Advisor in global health institutions? Our MPH with Dietetics & Nutrition specialization equips you with interdisciplinary expertise—from community-based nutrition interventions to strategic policy development—designed for professionals advancing into leadership.
Dietetics and Nutrition – Public Health Specialist
Graduates of this advanced study program gain knowledge not only in healthcare and nutrition management, but also in the connected areas of healthcare legislation, occupational safety, quality of care, communication, and ethics. The curriculum also explores alternative treatment methods that complement classical medicine, providing a well-rounded view of modern healthcare.
This educational track focuses on leadership, management, and organizational behavior in healthcare, making it especially suitable for professionals who want to bring structure, meaningful regulation, and fairness into healthcare management processes. It is an optimal choice for managers of healthcare facilities, doctors, health professionals, social workers, and senior leaders in healthcare institutions.
Why This Master’s Degree Is Your Strategic Career Investment
Accelerates Career Advancement
Specifically crafted for experienced nutrition and healthcare professionals aiming for leadership in hospitals, NGOs, or international organizations.
Standards-Aligned Curriculum
Built around globally recognized frameworks in dietetics, preventive health, epidemiology, healthcare management, legislation, and ethics.
Flexible, Executive-Friendly Format
100 % online delivery allows you to balance executive responsibilities with your academic progress.
ROI That Matters
Earn an internationally accredited master’s that significantly boosts earning potential and positions you for high-impact roles.
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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With an MPH Master of Public Health specializing in Dietetics & Nutrition, you’re poised to become:
Career Outcomes
Senior Nutrition Program Director in government agencies or NGOs, shaping food policy and leading impactful health initiatives.
Lead Clinical Dietitian in hospitals or healthcare systems, elevating the quality of dietary care and patient outcomes.
Health Policy Advisor or consultant in global organizations, influencing nutritional guidelines, legislation, and community health campaigns.
The demand for public health nutrition specialists with managerial expertise is accelerating worldwide, and this degree ensures you are prepared to meet that need.
Senior Nutrition Program Director
A Senior Nutrition Program Director is a highly qualified executive responsible for leading and managing large-scale nutrition and wellness programs in healthcare institutions, public health organizations, NGOs, or corporate environments. This role focuses on developing evidence-based nutrition strategies, overseeing program implementation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards. Senior Nutrition Program Directors manage interdisciplinary teams, design innovative dietary interventions, and collaborate with policymakers, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to promote public health and sustainable nutrition initiatives. With expertise in nutrition science, program management, and strategic leadership, they play a key role in improving population health outcomes and advancing organizational goals in the field of health and nutrition.
Lead Clinical Dietitian
A Lead Clinical Dietitian is a senior healthcare professional responsible for managing clinical nutrition services, developing patient-centered dietary plans, and overseeing a team of dietitians within hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private healthcare institutions. This role combines advanced expertise in medical nutrition therapy with leadership skills to ensure evidence-based practice, compliance with healthcare regulations, and the highest quality of patient care. Lead Clinical Dietitians also collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to design therapeutic nutrition strategies for complex medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and oncology. With strong skills in clinical leadership, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination, they play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and advancing nutritional care standards.
Health Policy Advisor / Consultant
A Health Policy Advisor or Consultant plays a key role in shaping and analyzing health policies at national and international levels. Professionals in this field evaluate healthcare legislation, develop evidence-based policy recommendations, and advise government agencies, NGOs, and healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making. With strong expertise in public health, health economics, and policy analysis, Health Policy Consultants help improve healthcare systems, ensure equitable access to services, and drive sustainable health reforms. This career is ideal for graduates with a Master of Health Administration (MHA) or similar qualifications who want to influence healthcare governance and contribute to global health innovation.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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