Nutritional Sciences (master's programme)
- Group of compulsory modules: Advanced Nutritional Sciences (32 ECTS)
- G1 Advanced Human Nutrition (compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- G2 Advanced Biostatistics (compulsory module) (10 ECTS)
- G3 Nutritional Requirements throughout the Lifespan (compulsory module) (10 ECTS)
- Alternative group of compulsory modules: Specialisation: Molecular Nutrition (40 ECTS)
- MN1 Metabolic Regulation/Dietary Prevention and Diet Therapy (alternative compulsory module) (17 ECTS)
- MN2 Experiments in Nutrition Research (alternative compulsory module) (11 ECTS)
- MN-AP1 Biofunctionality and Toxicology of Food (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- MN-AP2 Molecular Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- Group of compulsory modules: Individual Specialisation: Molecular Nutrition (21 ECTS)
- WMN1 Elective Subjects: Individual Specialisation: Molecular Nutrition (compulsory module) (15 ECTS)
- WMN2 Internship: Individual Specialisation: Molecular Nutrition (compulsory module) (6 ECTS)
- Alternative group of compulsory modules: Specialisation: Food Quality and Food Safety (40 ECTS)
- FQ1 Special Aspects of Food Production (alternative compulsory module) (17 ECTS)
- FQ2 Food Quality (alternative compulsory module) (11 ECTS)
- FQ-AP1 Food Safety (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- FQ-AP2 Modern Aspects of Food Science (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- Group of compulsory modules: Individual Specialisation: Food Quality and Food Safety (21 ECTS)
- WFQ1 Elective Subjects: Individual Specialisation: Food Quality and Food Safety (compulsory module) (15 ECTS)
- WFQ2 Internship: Individual Specialisation: Food Quality and Food Safety (compulsory module) (6 ECTS)
- Alternative group of compulsory modules: Specialisation: Public Health Nutrition (40 ECTS)
- PH1 Advanced Public Health Nutrition (alternative compulsory module) (17 ECTS)
- PH2 Physical Activity and Health (alternative compulsory module) (11 ECTS)
- PH-AP1 Principles of Health Promotion (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- PH-AP2 Research, Evidence and Policy (alternative compulsory module) (12 ECTS)
- Group of compulsory modules: Individual Specialisation: Public Health Nutrition (21 ECTS)
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Facts and figures
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358 studentsin totalThere were 56 graduates in the past academic year. Info about the calculationData updated November 2025
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Appropriate 3.4level of difficulty of the degree programmeThis is how graduates rate their degree programmes. You can find the results in the Graduation Survey.Data updated 2025
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€ 3,522average gross monthly income 3 years after graduationWhat career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.Data updated 2025
What can you expect after your studies?
Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your masters programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a doctoral/PhD degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support.
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Research and Teaching
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