Admission requirements

A-levels, college entrance qualification, master craftsman's certificate or an equivalent recognized qualification. In addition, a professional qualification in a nursing or therapeutic profession and at least 3 years of work experience are required.

Details

The part-time Bachelor of Science degree programme in Nutritional Therapy at Anhalt University in Bernburg spans seven semesters and is aimed at nursing and therapy professionals. Students are trained to become nutritional therapy experts who advise clients and patients on a scientific basis to initiate and support behavioural changes in prevention and therapy. Upon completion of the programme, graduates can work in clinical settings, the fitness and counselling sector, nutritional research, or other related fields. The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Council and received a positive evaluation. Reviewers praised the comprehensive support and guidance provided to students, as well as the flexibility in organizing classes and exams to enable a good balance between study, work, and family.

Students acquire the skills to initiate and support changes in dietary behaviour based on scientific knowledge and acquired methods. The programme thoroughly prepares graduates for professional employment or further study at the master's level. With a Bachelor's degree, graduates have diverse career opportunities, whether as part of a nutrition team or as independent nutritional therapy professionals.

The programme assumes that students are already informed about the professional requirements at the start of their studies. The focus is on providing students with a practical and application-oriented education. The programme enables graduates to directly enter the workforce or pursue further master's programmes. The successful completion of the programme fulfills the general requirements for a Master's degree.