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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Nutritional science under the number 1156423c. Who should study the Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science?
The degree programme is aimed at individuals who want to engage with the topic of nutrition scientifically or establish themselves professionally in the nutrition and health sector. The course is particularly suitable if you are interested in the scientific, medical, and psychological aspects of nutrition. Professionals from related fields – such as dietitians, chefs, or food specialists – also benefit if they wish to further qualify academically and interdisciplinarily. The distance learning course is deliberately designed to be flexible, so you can complete it optimally alongside your job or other commitments.
What are the admission requirements?
There are three main admission routes for the Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science (B.Sc.) distance learning at Euro-FH:
- With a school-leaving certificate (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife): General or subject-specific university entrance qualifications entitle you to direct admission to the course.
- Without Abitur, but with a subject-specific advanced training qualification: For example, a further training qualification such as a master craftsman’s certificate, a business administrator qualification (e.g. IHK), state-certified business economist, or a comparable certificate.
- Without Abitur, but with completed vocational training and at least 3 years of professional experience: A subject-related vocational background (e.g. dietitian, chef, specialist food sales assistant) facilitates entry; if necessary, a consultation or aptitude test may be required.
Regardless of the admission route chosen, previously completed achievements (e.g. qualifications, further education, prior studies) can be credited. This can shorten the duration of study and reduce fees.
Personally, you should have a strong interest in nutrition and health issues, a fundamental curiosity about natural sciences, and a willingness for self-study. Self-motivation, communication skills, and self-organisation are important, as the course is mainly completed via distance learning. Basic prior knowledge in the field of nutrition or completed vocational training in the food or health sector is helpful, but not mandatory.
Study Content in Detail
In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Nutritional Sciences, you will acquire thorough knowledge in key areas of nutrition, food science, and health promotion. The focus of the course is on the scientific fundamentals – such as physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine – as well as scientific working methods and current research techniques. You will engage intensively with nutritional physiology, nutritional medicine, food science, nutritional psychology, and nutritional sociology, complemented by the field of sustainable food systems.
In addition, you will deepen your knowledge in management-related topics such as general business administration, project management, and marketing. The programme imparts practical skills in communication, counselling, and motivation, enabling you to thoroughly analyse complex nutritional science issues and develop individual solution strategies for different target groups.
A special feature is the choice of 3 specialisations from 9 subject areas, allowing you to prepare your individual career path:
- Intestinal Function – Gastrointestinal physiology and health
- Sport & Nutrition – Optimal nutrition for different sports
- Quality Management in Nutritional Sciences – Food labelling and food safety
- Public Nutrition – Collective catering and nutrition management
- Applied Prevention & Health Promotion – Prevention strategies in different life phases
- Occupational Health Management in Practice – Development and analysis of OHM concepts
- Change Management – Change processes in a corporate context
- Health Marketing – Strategies of health marketing
- Personnel, Leadership & Organisation – Personnel management, communication, and conflict management
Course Structure
The distance learning programme is flexibly designed for 36 or 48 months and can be started at any time. You will receive all study materials digitally via the online campus and benefit from individual support and a digital learning environment. Examinations can be taken monthly online or at nationwide examination centres. A free extension of 18 or 24 months is possible if you need more time. The learning organisation is designed for maximum service and support, for example with ECTS monitoring and personal academic counselling.
Practical components of your studies include online seminars (11 days) as well as intensive on-site seminars in Hamburg (8 days). The few attendance dates are ideally planned. You will complete compulsory and elective modules, set individual priorities, and finish your studies with a bachelor thesis. Alternatively, you can also complete the programme in an online evening study format.
By crediting prior achievements – e.g. from vocational training or previous studies – you can save up to 90 credits, which leads to lower costs and a shortened duration of study.
Career Prospects & Occupational Opportunities
With the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, you open up diverse career prospects in the booming health and nutrition sector. Typical fields of employment include:
- Nutrition counselling – counselling in practices, institutes, or on a self-employed basis
- Food companies – research, development, product management, and quality control
- Collective catering – e.g. in hospitals, care facilities, day-care centres or schools
- Occupational health management – development and implementation of OHM concepts
- Marketing, agencies & public relations – focusing on health topics and nutrition communication
- Health insurance companies – specialist counselling and prevention
- Project management and prevention – conception and management of health-related measures
Costs and Financing
The fees for the distance learning programme in Nutritional Sciences amount to €317 per month, a total of €15,216 for a study duration of 48 months. Those who study faster can opt for the 36-month model, whereby the monthly instalment increases.
The following financing options are available:
- Recognition of prior achievements: Up to 90 credits from previous training or studies are recognised and reduce the total costs
- Study grants: The programme is eligible for BAföG funding (subject to individual eligibility)
- Instalment plans: Flexible payment models are possible – starting from €209 per month, depending on prior achievements and chosen duration of study
- Tax deductibility: Costs can be claimed as income-related expenses or special expenses for tax purposes
- Employer funding: Companies often contribute to fees if the course of study is directly relevant to the job
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