Staatsexamen Food Chemistry (state examination) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Would you like to find out more about the fascinating world of food products and more about the chemical composition of our food? Then the degree program in Food Chemistry is just right for you! As a food chemist, you will gain deep insights into the complex scientific analysis of foodstuffs.

Faculty: Faculty of Sciences  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Te program is divided into two parts: the first part is held in semester 1-4 and the second part is held in semester 5-9. You can find more information on course content on the Food Chemistry website. After graduating in food chemistry, you are qualified for the profession of food chemist.

Career pathways

Food chemists are highly sought after on the labor market and a broad range of career options are open to them. Oftentimes, food chemists are employed at monitoring agencies such as the Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, where they check the quality and safety of food products on the consumer market or sold to restaurants.

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