MSc Clinical Nutrition at University of Hohenheim

The research-oriented Master's programme in Clinical Nutrition combines nutritional expertise with clinical issues. In your studies at the University of Hohenheim, you will develop a sound expertise in nutrition-dependent diseases and deal intensively with their pathophysiological causes, diagnostics, prevention options, and possible therapies.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

... in theoretically oriented courses, you will deepen your knowledge of nutrition-related diseases. Using scientific literature, you will approach the underlying biochemical, physiological, immunological, and pathophysiological processes. In addition, you will gain insight into aspects of applied clinical nutrition and food economics.

Career pathways

Graduate career fields include Research facilities of the federal and state governments, esp. in biomed research; Research and development, e.g. in the pharmaceutical sector, food industry, and others; Nutrition counselling/nutrition therapy; Hospitals and health resorts; Public sector; Health insurance companies.

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