MSc Molecular Nutrition at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

In the research-oriented Master's programme in Molecular Nutrition at the University of Hohenheim, you will focus on the molecular aspects of nutrition. In particular, this programme focuses on the mechanisms of food effects and the effects of dietary patterns in healthy individuals and at-risk groups.

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 the first year of study, you will deepen your knowledge of nutritional-physiological processes in the body by understanding the underlying biochemical, physiological, immunological, and pathophysiological processes. In addition, you will learn methods of nutrigenomics.

Career pathways

Graduate career fields include Research & development in biological science, food science, and the pharmaceutical sector; Basic research in nutritional science, biology, and medicine; PR in the industrial and public sectors as well as for associations.

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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 biological-medical focus and the grade “good” or better (at least 180 credits) Content criteriaInterested in Natural sciences Basic research in the areas of physiology, pathophysiology, nutrition Biomedical areas of work Skills: Curiosity Willingness to critically assess information from expert literature Perseverance Ability to accept criticism Creativity Awareness of your own (professional) goals Language skillsGerman C1 Pre-study internshipno Selection procedure Selection criteria: Overall grade for degree Subject-specific coursework Additional criteria Detailed information on the application and admission procedure 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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