Programme Information

Programme Structure & Curriculum

A concise overview of the MSc structure, core and optional modules, programme pillars, career pathways and key information for prospective students.

Award MSc in Children's Health & Wellbeing
Credits 90 ECTS
Delivery 100% Online
Duration 18 Months Full-Time / 3 Years Part-Time
Language English
Universities Harokopio University & University of Exeter
Dissertation 15 ECTS Research Project
Start Date October 2027
Tuition Fees €9,000 EU / €16,000 International
Qualification Level EQF Level 7
90 ECTS

Programme Structure

Semester Module Type ECTS
Semester 1 Children's Physical Activity and Health Core 7.5
Semester 1 Clinical Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence Core 7.5
Semester 1 Biostatistics, Research Methods & Ethics Core 7.5
Semester 1 Growth, Development & Nutritional Assessment Across the Life Course Core 7.5
Semester 2 Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Core 7.5
Semester 2 Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health for Children and Families Core 7.5
Semester 2 Optional Module 1 Optional 7.5
Semester 2 Optional Module 2 Optional 7.5
Semester 3 Optional Module 3 Optional 7.5
Semester 3 Optional Module 4 Optional 7.5
Semester 3 MSc Dissertation / Research Project Core 15
Total 90 ECTS
Core Modules

Core Curriculum

Module Key Topics
Children's Physical Activity and Health Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, fitness, exercise interventions
Clinical Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence Growth, dietary assessment, paediatric nutrition, clinical nutrition
Biostatistics, Research Methods & Ethics Statistics, study design, critical appraisal, research ethics
Growth, Development & Nutritional Assessment Growth monitoring, body composition, maturation, nutritional assessment
Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Mental health promotion, resilience, school wellbeing, prevention
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health AI, machine learning, wearables, digital health systems, data analytics
MSc Dissertation Independent research project
Optional Modules

Exercise, Nutrition & Public Health

Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity Public Health
Behavioural Science for Health Promotion Behaviour Change
Human Health and Sustainable Nutrition: The Mediterranean Paradigm Nutrition
Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Innovation & Leadership

Students select two modules from this group.

Optional Modules

Clinical Practice & Digital Technologies

Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes Sports Nutrition
Advanced Paediatric Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Nutrition
Internet of Things (IoT) and Wearable Technologies Digital Health
Digital Health Ecosystems in Schools and Families Digital Health & Public Health

Students select two modules from this group.

Programme Pillars

Three Connected Pillars

Move

Physical activity, exercise science, sedentary behaviour, sleep and fitness

Nourish

Nutrition, obesity prevention, growth and development, clinical dietetics

Innovate

Artificial intelligence, digital health, wearables, data analytics and health technologies

Careers

Career Opportunities

Healthcare

Health Promotion Specialist, Clinical Practitioner, Public Health Officer

Digital Health

Digital Health Consultant, Health Data Analyst, Product Specialist

Research & Academia

Research Assistant, PhD Researcher, Research Fellow

Government & NGOs

Policy Officer, Programme Manager, WHO/UNICEF Consultant

Industry

Health Innovation Specialist, Wellbeing Consultant, Medical Affairs Associate