Programme at a Glance
90 ECTS. Three semesters. One practical path from evidence to health impact.
Study in English through live online teaching, then bring your learning together through an intensive Summer School in Trikala, Greece, and an original master’s thesis.
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Designed for Working Health Professionals
The programme uses intensive block teaching so professionals can focus on one course at a time. Each module is delivered once per month, Friday to Sunday, 08:00–17:00 CET.
Each module includes 12 live online lectures of 90–120 minutes, with four lectures per day. Sessions are recorded for revision, and learning materials are available one week in advance.
Live attendance is compulsory and is registered when cameras are on.
Eight Pillars. One Integrated Approach
Nutrition • Physical activity • Sleep hygiene • Stress management
Substance use • Sexual health & fertility • Social connection • Environmental exposure
The curriculum connects all eight pillars to evidence-based prevention, treatment and long-term health behaviour change.
Your Three-Semester Journey
Semester A — Online: Four taught modules from February to May.
Semester B — Online: Four taught modules from October to January.
Semester C — Trikala + Research: An intensive in-person Summer School in Greece alongside development of your master’s thesis.
Supporting seminars strengthen research methods, statistics, and academic/scientific writing.
Assessment
Each taught semester is completed through four module quiz examinations and one integrated final case-study examination.
The case study tests your ability to combine knowledge from all four modules and apply it to a realistic, practice-oriented scenario.
Supporting seminars are assessed through participation, in-class tasks and practical exercises rather than written examinations.
Attendance Requirements
Attendance is a core academic requirement. Students must attend at least 70% of the live online sessions in each module.
Up to 30% justified absence may be approved following advance application to the Academic Board or, in cases of force majeure, as soon as circumstances allow.
Students who do not meet the minimum threshold cannot sit the module quizzes or semester case study and must re-attend the module in the next available cycle.
Progression and Certification
After successfully completing Semesters A and B, students become eligible to receive the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) Certificate and may progress to Semester C, including in-person participation in the Summer School in Greece.
Thesis and Graduation
The MSc is awarded after successful completion of all three semesters and the oral defence (viva) of an original master’s thesis before a three-member academic committee.
Qualifications Awarded
Graduates receive the “Health and Fitness Lifestyle Advisor” certification from ELMO and a Level 7 Master of Science (MSc) in Lifestyle Medicine from the University of Thessaly, recognised internationally as a European master’s degree.
European Internship Opportunities
Students and graduates may apply for Erasmus+ placements of up to one year with an organisation in the European Union. Applications are normally submitted in February.
Placements are partially funded—currently approximately €650 per month—and require formal agreements between the programme, host organisation and University of Thessaly International Office.
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2026-2027
2027-2028