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MSc Nutrition Science at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

The master's deepens the foundations of human nutrition, the analysis and interpretation of biochemical processes in the human digestive system and aspects of eating behaviour and nutrition counselling. Central topics include the links between nutrition and the immune system, special food technologies and international food security and food economics.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Human nutrition, biochemical processes in the digestive system, eating behaviour and counselling, nutrition and the immune system, and food technologies.

Career pathways

National and international work in nutrition research and teaching, and responsible roles in research and development laboratories of the food industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: No admission restriction (zulassungsfrei). Requirements: A German or foreign university degree in nutrition and food sciences, nutrition science or a related subject; German: DSH 2 (CEFR C1); English: CEFR B2; Specific modules: at least 24 ECTS of natural-science foundations (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) and at least 42 ECTS (including the bachelor's thesis) of nutrition-science modules.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-bonn.de/bewerbungsportal

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