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MSc Food Chemistry (Lebensmittelchemie) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme in food chemistry concentrating on the scientific, methodological and legal training of future food chemists, able to solve food-chemistry problems independently and creatively.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Four semesters of lectures, exercises, seminars and practicals in four areas; the compulsory area covers food systems, food technology and related topics.

Career pathways

The M.Sc. generally entitles graduates to the practical training under the food chemists' examination regulations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is restricted. General requirements for master's programmes are proof of a first degree and language proficiency; programme-specific criteria are set out in the programme's application information (PDF). Application period: 01.05. to 15.06..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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