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Food and Health Sciences (M.Sc.) at University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary programme that starts in one of three tracks (law, economics or natural sciences) according to prior education, followed by a compulsory curriculum.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory curriculum in the second and third semesters: food law, epidemiology and biostatistics, food analysis (laboratory experience for all students), food production, prevention and health promotion, food supply chain management and nutritional medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a bachelor's degree with at least grade 'good' (2.5) in Biology, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Economics, Health Economics or Sport Business and Law at Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree, and a passed aptitude procedure. Application period 15 April to 15 June (winter semester) for all applicants. Application before the certificate needs at least 150 credits with grade 2.5. German C1 required.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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