Student testimonial

Student Rosella Koning - MSc Nutrition and Health

After completing her BSc Nutrition and Health at Wageningen University, Rosella continued her education with the MSc Nutrition and Health, specialisation Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology. "There will always be a demand for food by the world and the molecular knowledge about nutrition is continually expanding. There’s still a lot to discover, so there is a future in it."

I like to work with facts

"Besides Nutrition and Health I followed a second MSc programme at Wageningen University, the MSc Food Safety. I find research very interesting, but I missed management and leadership in the MSc Nutrition and Health. Both MSc programmes match well with the BSc Nutrition and Health, and it is possible to follow both at the same time."

MSc programme

"Within the MSc Nutrition Health you can opt for several specialisations. I chose the specialisation Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology. I like to work with facts. After all, something is toxic or not, and a structure of a protein is a fact. In addition, toxicology and pharmacology are two interesting fields for me. Here they deal with issues like 'how can the same substance, in a different concentration, become more or less harmful?’" Every student follows his or her personal study programme, based on their background, the requirements of the specialisation and their interests. "

"Some of the exercises are digitized, so there are fewer lab practicals than I expected. This gives more variety between lecture, lab practicals, computer practicals and sometimes a group assignment. In addition, the teachers of Nutrition and Health are committed and incredibly inspiring. Interesting discussions are held regularly after lectures or practicals. "

Student Life

"Within the city of Wageningen, there are many facilities for students. This makes the city very student friendly. Wageningen is perhaps a bit smaller, but it is a really nice place to study. I have been a board member in the study association Di-et-Tri, I have joined many committees and I had several jobs next to my studies."

Future

"I would like to continue my career within the field of pharmacology or toxicology. I can picture myself in a senior management position within a company. Delivering presentations and inspiring people: that is what I want to do. I hope within a nutritional or pharmacological company, but if  another opportunity arises it can also be in a different sector."

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