Curricular Structure

Organization and Curricular Structure

For detailed information, please refer to the Postgraduate Catalog. Below, check out some important highlights.

Assessment and Recognition

The Master's degree in Nutrition Sciences and Sports and Metabolism received a grade 4 from CAPES and was recognized by Ordinance MEC 1325 of 09/21/2011, published in the D.O.U. of 09/22/2011.

The Doctorate course in Nutrition Sciences and Sports and Metabolism received a grade 4 and was recognized by Ordinance MEC 821 of 03/09/2013, published in the D.O.U. of 09/05/2013.

The Postgraduate Program in Nutrition Sciences and Sports and Metabolism received a grade 4 in the CAPES evaluation for the triennium 2010/2012 and were recognized by Ordinance MEC 656 of 05/22/2017, published in the D.O.U. of 07/27/2017.

The Postgraduate Program in Nutrition Sciences and Sports and Metabolism received a grade 4 in the CAPES evaluation for the four-year period 2013/2016 and were recognized by Ordinance MEC 609 of 03/14/2019, published in the D.O.U. of 03/18/2019.

Duration:

Master’s

The minimum and maximum durations for the Master's course are 12 and 30 months respectively. To obtain the title of Master in Nutrition Sciences and Sport and Metabolism, the student must complete a total of 24 credits, 20 in mandatory activities and 4 credits in elective activities.

Doctorate

The minimum and maximum durations for the Doctorate course are 24 and 60 months respectively. To obtain the title of PhD in Nutrition Sciences and Sports and Metabolism, the student must complete a total of 26 credits, 22 in mandatory activities and 4 credits in elective activities.

Requirements for Obtaining the Title

Fulfill the total number of credits as specified in the course completion and obtain the minimum income coefficient of 2.5 from the 2nd academic period studied, prove proficiency in a foreign language at the master's degree and in the doctorate, be approved in the qualification examination and defense.