FAQ

Here we answer the most important questions about SWAN.

All persons with an academic education in nutrition at degree level (minimum 3 years). Whether as a student, with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

Nutritional science, nutrition and dietetics, nutrition and health, ecotrophology, or related degree programmes with a focus on nutrition.

Nutritional science, nutrition and dietetics, nutrition and health, ecotrophology, or related degree programmes with a focus on nutrition.

With fewer than 60 ECTS and relevant expertise or professional experience, we are happy to consider admission sur dossier.

Networking, reduced event fees, access to the mentoring programme, discounts on specialist journals (e.g. Ernährungs Umschau), continuing education, and collaboration with partner associations in the DACH region.

Regular membership costs CHF 150 per year; students pay CHF 50 annually.

Complete the online membership form (student or regular). We will review your documents and get back to you as soon as possible.

Yes, SWAN offers discounted combined memberships with GESKES, SSNS, VDOE, and VEÖ. Tick the desired combined membership on the application form.

You must register with both associations separately and pay the fees separately. The reduction only applies when you hold simultaneous membership. If you hold multiple combined memberships, only one is discounted.

Contact us at contact@swan-nutrition.ch. We are happy to connect you with the relevant working group (International, Self-employed, LivePortraits) and provide information about current projects.

Yes, SWAN is politically and financially independent and is guided exclusively by professional expertise and quality.

On our Events page, you will find an overview of past events. We share reports and impressions on LinkedIn and in our newsletter.

Yes, SWAN events are generally open to non-members as well. However, members benefit from reduced participation fees. Details can be found on the respective event page.