BSc Food Chemistry at Technical University of Munich

The bachelor's program in Food Chemistry is devoted to the development of strategies that meet the increasing need for healthy food and food security. The program also combines knowledge of the natural sciences with the life sciences. The Bachelor’s program in Food Chemistry provides a sound vocational education and training in the fundamentals of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry. Taught at Weihenstephan (Freising) Garching.

Faculty: TUM School of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The first two semesters convey fundamental knowledge of the natural sciences. From the third semester onwards, the program concentrates on specialist knowledge of food chemistry and associated methodologies. These are complemented by elective modules.

Career pathways

Should you decide to embark on a professional career after the successful completion of your bachelor's degree, opportunities arise in food control, commercial laboratories, and the food industry. The cosmetics industry, as well as private and state research Institutes, offer further possible fields of employment.

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