Admission requirements

In order to enroll in the distance learning programme in Nutritional Science and Prevention, you need the general qualification for university entrance, subject-specific qualification for university entrance, or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification. Alternatively, you can study without a high school diploma by providing evidence of a career advancement training, an aptitude test, or a successful year at a university in another federal state.

Details

The degree programme in Nutritional Science and Prevention is aimed at professionals, high school graduates, and career changers who want to further educate themselves in the field of nutrition and establish themselves as nutrition specialists. The six-semester bachelor's degree programme comprises 180 ECTS credits and can be started flexibly as a distance learning course. The course provides comprehensive knowledge of medical basics, different forms of nutrition, and the psychological aspects of food intake. Students learn how to convey high-quality nutritional knowledge and offer scientifically based nutritional counselling. The programme prepares for diverse career opportunities in nutritional counselling, the food industry, and quality management.

In the first semester, basic skills such as scientific work and health psychology are taught. The second semester focuses on food processing and specific physiological aspects. The third semester addresses food and its legal foundations as well as project management. The fourth semester covers advanced research methods and consumer behaviour. The fifth semester offers practical applications in prevention, quality management, and biochemistry. The final semester emphasises nutritional medicine and the completion of the bachelor's thesis.

Practical laboratory phases are planned at the study centre in Ellwangen to deepen theoretical knowledge. Specialisation options provide the opportunity to pursue individual interests and further specialise, such as in healthcare or corporate communication. The degree programme is state-recognised and accredited, admission is without a NC (Numerus Clausus).