Dieteticsfull time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Gießen
Deadlines
July 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Nutritional Science
  • Development Co-operation

Focus

Human Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Science, Pathophysiology and Nutritional Medicine, Health-related foods and food ingredients

Target group

Bachelor's graduates in Nutritional Sciences, Ecotrophology or graduates of a Bachelor's degree course with a specialisation profile that constitutes a basis for commencing the Master's degree course. Decisions are made by the Examination Committee.

Annotation

Der Studiengang vermittelt vertiefte Kenntnisse im Bereich der Ernährungswissenschaften mit der Möglichkeit einer individuellen Schwerpunktsetzung in den Bereichen präventive und therapeutische Ernährung oder Lebensmittelwissenschaften. Studierende befassen sich vertieft mit physiologischen und biochemischen Prozessen der menschlichen Ernährung, mit deren Störungen, der Zusammensetzung und Analyse von Lebensmitteln sowie der funktionellen Wirkweise von Lebensmittelinhaltsstoffen.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor's degree. The following Bachelor's degree is currently relevant: • Nutritional Sciences Applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree in Ecotrophology must demonstrate knowledge in the following areas in order to be admitted: • Nutrition Sciences / Nutrition Physiology • Nutritional Medicine / Pathobiochemistry • Food Sciences The Examination Board may recognise other courses as equivalent in the context of the application and admission procedure after a case-by-case examination.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Until 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    in accordance with the letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German