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Masters · 1500 h · 11 modules
Master's in Nutrition and Food in Marine Expeditions
This program prepares you to be an expert in planning and managing food in challenging maritime environments. You will learn to optimize nutrition to maximize performance and health at sea, considering factors such as expedition…
Duration1500 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Nutrition and Food in Marine Expeditions?
The Master's in Nutrition and Food for Marine Expeditions
This program prepares you to be an expert in planning and managing food in challenging maritime environments. You will learn to optimize nutrition to maximize performance and health at sea, considering factors such as expedition duration, weather, and the specific needs of the crew. This program provides you with the tools and knowledge to design balanced menus, manage limited resources, and prevent nutritional deficiencies in extreme conditions.
Differentiating Advantages
- Specific Nutrition for Marine Environments: Adaptation to unique climatic and logistical conditions.
- Optimized Menu Planning: Designing balanced diets for performance and well-being.
- Resource Management and Food Preservation: Techniques to maximize shelf life and minimize waste.
- Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Deficiencies: Addressing common health problems on expeditions.
- Food Safety Protocols at Sea: Ensuring hygiene and preventing foodborne illnesses food.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,500 hours
Modules
11
Programme highlights
- Optimized Nutrition: Master the science of nutrition adapted to the extreme demands of the marine environment.
- Advanced Food Planning: Learn to design balanced and efficient menus for long-duration expeditions, considering resource availability.
- Physiological Adaptation: Understand the specific nutritional needs to combat stress, fatigue, and adverse environmental conditions at sea.
- Food Safety Onboard: Implement hygiene and preservation protocols to ensure food quality and safety in confined spaces.
- Performance and Recovery: Maximize the crew's physical and mental performance through personalized and effective nutritional strategies.
- Acquire the essential skills to ensure healthy and safe food on any maritime expedition.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Design and optimisation of nutritional plans for extreme conditions in marine expeditions
- Biochemical and physiological foundations of nutrition in extreme marine environments: metabolic adaptations and energy homeostasis
- Evaluation and diagnosis of nutritional status in expeditions: anthropometric parametres, bioimpedance and specific biochemical markers
- Design of personalised food plans for conditions of high physical demand and environmental stress: caloric balance, macronutrients and critical micronutrients
- Optimisation of protein and energy intake for the preservation of muscle mass and cognitive performance in cold, humidity and insulation conditions
- Nutritional sources adapted to marine expeditions: freeze-dried, dehydrated foods and specific supplementation
- Food logistics management and planning: conservation, storage, and quality control in hostile maritime environments
- Dehydration impact and advanced hydration strategies to maintain electrolyte balance in prolonged offshore activities
- Design of nutritional protocols for the prevention and management of common pathologies in expeditions: chronic fatigue, stress injuries, and gastrointestinal dysfunctions
- Real-time monitoring of nutritional status and dynamic adjustment of food plans through portable technologies and biomonitoring
- Interdisciplinary Integration: Collabouration with Expedition Physicians, Physical Trainers and Psychologists for the Maximization of the Comprehensive Well-being of the Marine Explorer
02
Biomechanics and energy metabolism applied to nutrition in extreme marine environments
- Fundamentals of human biomechanics in marine conditions: structural and functional analysis of the musculoskeletal system under physical stress and variable gravity
- Basic energy metabolism: aerobic and anaerobic pathways, ATP production and metabolic efficiency in environments of high physical demand
- Biomechanical adaptations to movement in extreme marine environment: postural compensation, muscle endurance and injury prevention
- Interaction between biomechanics and thermoregulation: impact of cold and humidity on energy expenditure and physical performance
- Bioenergy applied to food: Optimum macronutrients for sustained energy production in marine expeditions
- Modulation of metabolism in response to environmental stress: Effects of hypoxia, prolonged immersion and exposure to ultraviolet radiation
- Clinical and biochemical evaluation of nutritional status in expeditionaries: metabolic markers, breathing analysis and hormone profile
- Nutritional optimisation based on energy metabolism: strategies for caloric balance and supplementation in extreme conditions
- Application of portable technologies for biomechanical and metabolic monitoring in real time during expeditions
- Integrating nutrition and biomechanics protocol for the prevention of muscle fatigue and maintenance of performance in situations of high physical demand
03
Integrated Nutritional Design Strategies and Energy Metabolism for Adaptation and Performance in Extreme Marine Environments
- Biochemical and physiological foundations of energy metabolism under marine conditions: aerobic and anaerobic metabolic pathways, hormone regulation and cell mediators
- Metabolic adaptations and homeostasis in extreme environments: energy balance, thermoregulation and response to oxidative stress induced by ocean conditions
- Personalized nutritional design for expeditions: energy expenditure assessment, macronutrient requirements and micronutrients in high physical and psychological demand
- Ergogenic supplementation and nutritional strategies to optimise performance: use of amino acids, antioxidants, electrolytes and advanced hydration in maritime contexts
- Pre-, trans- and post-expedition nutritional protocols: food timing, carbohydrate loading, muscle recovery, and prevention of catabolism
- Impact of marine environmental conditions on the bioavailability and metabolism of nutrients: influence of pressure, temperature, salinity and ultraviolet radiation
- Evaluation and biometric and biochemical monitoring in real time: use of portable technologies for measurement of metabolic parametres and nutritional status during the crossing
- Nutritional intervention protocols in critical situations: Extreme fatigue management, dehydration, hyponatremia and sea sickness from a clinical perspective
- Interdisciplinary integration: Coordination between nutritionists, expedition doctors and experts in physiology of the effort for planning adaptive food plans
- Case studies and practical applications: Detailed analysis of real marine expeditions, evaluation of applied nutritional strategies and continuous improvement based on results Objectives
04
Comprehensive planning and management of food in marine expeditions: formulation of rations, conservation on the high seas and nutritional response protocols in extreme situations
- Fundamentals of nutrition in marine environments: macronutrients and micronutrients essential for the deep sea crew
- Energy metabolism under extreme conditions: physiological adaptations and caloric requirements during prolonged expeditions
- Analysis and formulation of food rations: nutritional balance, energy density and dietary variability for missions in the ocean
- Conservation and storage strategies for food on the high seas: dehydration techniques, vacuum packaging and freezing storage
- Microbiological evaluation and food security: control of health risks, detection of pathogens and HACCP protocols in marine environments
- Design of functional menus to optimise the physical and cognitive performance of the equipment in adverse conditions
- Comprehensive food inventory management: control, rotation and replenishment systems necessary to ensure efficiency and sustainability during the shipment
- Advanced protocols for nutritional response to emergencies and critical situations: dehydration, malnutrition and pathologies related to environmental stress
- Dietary adaptations for different phases of the expedition: previous preparation, navigation and return, considering climatic factors and physical activity
- Technological tools for real-time nutritional monitoring: use of specialised software, portable applications and biomarkers
05
Advanced Technologies and Functional Nutrition for Optimisation of Physical and Mental Performance in Extreme Marine Expeditions
- Fundamental principles of nutrition in extreme environments: macronutrients, micronutrients and their metabolic adaptation in marine expeditions
- Functional Nutrition: Bioactives, phytonutrients and epigenetic modulators for long-term cognitive and physical optimisation
- Personalized nutritional assessment and monitoring: advanced methods of body analysis, blood biomarkers and metabolic tests under marine conditions
- Advanced supplementation: specific electrolyte, omega-3 and nootropic fatty acids for resistance and neuroprotection
- Integrated Technologies for Nutrition Management: Artificial Intelligence Applications, Wearable Sensors and Support Systems for Food Decision Making in Real Time
- Optimisation of energy balance: strategies for the prevention of muscle degradation and oxidative stress in hyperbaric environments and with prolonged exposure to adverse conditions
- Intelligent hydration: physiological mechanisms and advanced control of water balance, including oral rehydration technologies adapted to expeditions
- Impact of nutrition on immune function and prevention of infectious diseases during marine expeditions
- Design of self-managed diets and diet plans for long periods in isolation environments, with emphasis on conservation and food security
- Multidisciplinary integration: coordination between health professionals, nutrition, psychology and logistics to ensure optimal performance and mental resilience in expeditions
06
Advanced strategies for nutritional design, conservation and management of rations for maximising performance in extreme conditions in marine expeditions
- Biochemical and physiological foundations of energy metabolism under extreme environmental stress conditions
- Evaluation of nutritional requirements: methods for determining caloric and micronutritional needs in prolonged marine expeditions
- Advanced portion design and formulation: Balance of macronutrients, essential micronutrients and phytochemicals adapted to intense physical activities and hostile environments
- Nutritional Supplementation Innovations: Application of Probiotics, Adaptogens and Functional Nutrients to Optimise Resistance and Recovery
- Specific food preservation techniques for marine environments: Encapsulation, lyophilisation and use of modified atmospheres to preserve food quality and safety
- Packing and storage under oceanic conditions: control of humidity, temperature and radiation exposure to prevent nutritional and microbiological degradation
- Logistics management of rations in shipments: provision planning, stock rotation, and strategies to minimise losses and waste
- Impact of water and thermal stress on water and electrolytic balance: formulation of rehydration and complementary feeding solutions
- Real-time nutritional monitoring and adaptation: Use of portable technologies to evaluate biomarkers and adjust rations according to the physiological response of the equipment
- International regulations and standards applicable to food in maritime expeditions: Compliance with food safety requirements and nutritional emergency protocols
07
Strategic planning and innovative technologies in nutritional design and conservation of rations for maximalization of performance in extreme marine expeditions
- Fundamentals of Strategic Planning Applied to Nutrition in Marine Expeditions: Situational Analysis, Establishment of Nutritional Goals and Definition of Resources.
- Nutritional design models: Adaptation of energy and micronutritional requirements in extreme maritime environments.
- Technological innovations in the formulation and conservation of rations: lyophilization techniques, vacuum packaging, modified atmospheres and their impact on nutritional stability.
- Selection and evaluation of raw materials: nutritional profiles, food toxicology and sustainability in the supply chain for marine expeditions.
- Monitoring and quality control in food production and storage: microbiological parametres, sensory analysis, and advanced digital traceability techniques.
- Optimisation of physical and cognitive performance through the customisation of rations: integration of algorithms and systems based on artificial intelligence for real-time adjustments.
- Conservation and logistics management in adverse sea conditions: control of temperature, humidity and mitigation of contaminants in warehouses and warehouses.
- Specific food safety protocols for aquatic environments: international regulations, applicable ISO standards and risk management.
- Assessment of the environmental impact and strategies to minimise the ecological footprint of food provisions in prolonged expeditions.
- Implementation of feedback systems and post-expedition analysis for continuous improvement in nutritional planning and food logistics.
08
Comprehensive micronutrient management and specific supplementation for performance optimisation and resistance in high-difficulty marine expeditions
- Biochemical Foundations of Micronutrients: Classification, Metabolism and Function in Muscle Bioenergetics During Prolonged Efforts in Marine Environments
- Assessment of specific micronutritional needs in high-difficulty expeditions: physical attrition analysis, oxidative stress and adaptive requirements
- Strategic supplementation: Selection, dosing and timing of key micronutrients (Vitamins A, D, E, B complex, essential minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium and selenium) to optimise immune function and cell recovery
- Micronutrient interactions-Ergogenic supplements: antioxidant agents, adaptogens and bioactive compounds for mitigation of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in extreme conditions
- Advanced Nutritional Monitoring Techniques: Biomarkers, Bioimpedance and Clinical Analysis for Proper Evaluation and Customized Micronutrient Adjustment in Real Time During Expeditions
- Protocols for specific supplementation against common pathologies in marine environments: prevention and management of hypovitaminitis, electrolyte imbalances, anemia and dehydration
- Optimisation of physical and mental performance by micronutrients: molecular mechanisms and neuroprotection against extreme fatigue, environmental stress and sensory deprivation
- Impact of micronutritional intake on immunological resistance and prevention of typical infections in remote aquatic environments
- Adaptation and logistics in food planning: storage, stability and bioavailability of supplements in conditions of humidity, variable temperature and long duration of expeditions
- Formulation and design of personalised supplements: clinical criteria, current regulations and encapsulation technology to maximise the effectiveness of supplementation in marine expeditions
09
Innovation in nutritional design, conservation and performance strategies in extreme marine environments
- Advanced fundamentals of nutritional design in marine environments: analysis of energy requirements and macronutrients adapted to extreme conditions
- Innovation in food formulation: development of specific nutritional supplements for resistance and recovery in marine expeditions
- Physiological stress and metabolism in extreme marine environments: influence of temperature, humidity and prolonged physical activity
- Food preservation techniques for long journeys: lyophilization, dehydration and packaging applications in modified atmospheres
- Evaluation and mitigation of microbiological and oxidative risks in high-durability portions
- Physical and Cognitive Performance Strategies Through Personalized Nutrition: Use of Biomarkers and Continuous Monitoring
- Dynamic Nutritional Planning: Real-time adjustment according to environmental conditions and health of the team
- Logistics management and food provisioning in remote shipments: cold chain, optimised storage and balanced menu preparation
- Integration of portable technologies for nutritional monitoring and energy performance during the shipment
- International regulations and certifications applicable to food in long-term marine operations
10
Food safety, food logistics and emergency situations
- Food planning for long journeys
- Conservation techniques without cold
- Food safety and HACCC in expeditions
- Drinking water management and desalination
- Survival rations and life raft
- Nutrition in hypothermia and dehydration
- Foodborne diseases
- Food storage and stowage on board
- Food waste management
- Emergency Nutritional Plan
11
Master’s Final Project in Nutrition and Food in Marine Expeditions
- Fundamentals and objectives of the final work: integration of knowledge and practical application in nutrition for extreme marine expeditions
- Advanced Nutritional Assessment Methodologies: Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical and Dietary Analysis in Conditions of High Physical and Environmental Demand
- Design and validation of instruments for personalised nutritional diagnosis: questionnaires, food records and remote monitoring technologies
- Physiological and metabolic factors in extreme marine environments: adaptation to altitudes, heat stress, hypoxia and prolonged effort
- Identification of specific nutritional risks: dehydration, vitamin deficits, electrolyte imbalances and immersion syndrome
- Formulation of individualized nutritional plans: calculation of energy requirements, macronutrients and micronutrients based on biophysical profile and workload
- Food logistics planning for shipments: food selection, conservation, storage and estimation of portions for long durations
- Integration of supplementation strategies and functional nutrition: Use of adaptogens, antioxidants and ergogenic products in marine contexts
- Protocols for monitoring and nutrition adjustment during the dispatch: Continuous evaluation by biomarkers and wearable technology for risk prevention
- Ethical, legal and cultural aspects in the implementation of the nutritional protocol: informed consent, respect for food traditions and international regulations
Workload
Study Time and Workload
1500 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Nutritionists and dietitians who wish to specialize in the specific nutritional needs of crews and explorers in maritime environments.Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses) working on cargo ships, cruise ships, or scientific expeditions and seeking to optimize onboard health through nutrition.Head chefs and catering staff on vessels who want to innovate with balanced and safe menus for lif
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Design optimized menus to maintain physical and cognitive performance in extreme marine conditions.
- 02To effectively manage the food resources available on board, minimizing waste and maximizing food preservation
- 03Evaluate and adapt individual nutritional needs based on each crew member's profile and the specific demands of the expedition.
- 04Implement customized hydration strategies to prevent dehydration and optimize performance in variable marine environments
- 05Develop rigorous food safety protocols to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure the health of the crew at sea
- 06Research and apply innovations in food preservation and processing technologies to extend shelf life and ensure the availability of essential nutrients during long voyages
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Onboard Nutritionist: Development of tailored menus, food quality control, and nutritional education for the crew.
03Nutrition Consultant for Marine Expeditions: Design of dietary strategies for scientific, sporting, or adventure expeditions in maritime environments.
04Food Purchasing and Logistics Manager for Shipping Companies: Supplier selection, supply chain optimization, and onboard food stock control.
05Researcher in Food and Health in the Maritime Sector: Studies on the impact of nutrition on the performance, health, and well-being of seafarers.
06Food Safety Consultant for the Naval Industry: Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP) on ships and offshore platforms.
07Nutrition and Food Trainer for Professionals in the Marine: Design and delivery of courses and workshops on healthy nutrition and food in the maritime environment.
08Developer of specific food products for maritime life: Creation of foods and nutritional supplements adapted to the needs of life at sea.
09Consultant for collective dining facilities in shipping companies and shipyards: Optimization of menus and management of dining facilities to guarantee a healthy and balanced diet.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Marine expeditions.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Nutrition and dietetics professionals interested in feeding in marine environments, including cruise ships, oil platforms, fishing vessels, or oceanographic research.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
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Admissions Process
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Entry requirements
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