MSc Nutritional Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Students in this master's programme will learn to conduct independent academic work in the field of experimental and molecular nutrition science. After an introduction to current issues in nutrition science, topics on the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels will be covered. The primary focus of this programme is on transferring the theoretical skills acquired into practical laboratory work.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Nutritional Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The flexible Nutritional Sciences degree programme allows students to focus on methods and topics of personal interest in modern nutritional research early in their studies. Moreover, they will have the opportunity throughout the program to learn and practice the proper means of documentation and presentation of scientific results.

Career pathways

After completing this programme, graduates are qualified for various career paths in the life sciences, both at private companies and at universities and research institutes. In particular, this programme lays the groundwork for work in nutritional, medical, pharmacological, and cosmetic research.

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