MSc Food Chemistry at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

Food chemistry is a specialised area of chemistry with concentrations in analytical chemistry and structure determination. During the programme, you will expand your existing repertoire of methods for instrumental, biochemical, microbiological, and molecular biological analysis. You will deepen your knowledge of the make-up of raw materials, food, and feed as well as food contact materials and learn more about the reactions of the respective ingredients during production, storage, and use.

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

of the study programme is about expanding the basic knowledge of natural science and food chemistry acquired during the Bachelor’s degree. During this year the compulsory modules are primarily meant to strengthen and build upon the knowledge and skills learned in the Bachelor’s programme. Foci are:.

Career pathways

As a freelance food chemist: Consulting for manufacturers, importers, and trade by examining and legally assessing their goods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterOnly for the winter semester: 15 June Higher subject-related semesters For the winter semester: 15 June For the summer semester: 15 January Requirements Formal requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a food chemistry profile (at least 180 ECTS credits or standard period of study of at least 3 years) or Bachelor's degree with a chemical-analytical profile with an above-average overall grade for the degree, proven by the grade “good” or better (also at least 180 ECTS or standard period of study of at least 3 years). Sufficient German language skills (at least C1) Content requirementsInterest in food processing and preparation (cooking, baking) Skills: Logical thinking Mental arithmetic Multitasking Language skillsGerman C1 Pre-study internshipno Selection procedure Selection criteria: Overall grade of the first degree or grade average of the examinations taken so far Additional points for subject-specific achievements in food chemistry, food technology, food law, biochemistry, and instrumental food analysis Detailed information on the application and admission process Selection interviewno

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/hohcampus

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