Start of studies
Winter semester		 Degree
Bachelor of Science		 6 Semesters
180 Credits
Language of instruction
German		 University places
130		 Location
Stuttgart

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Studies

Hands-on, interdisciplinary, individual

In the Bachelor’s degree program in Nutritional Science, you will deal with all phenomena related to human nutrition. The spectrum of topics ranges from the influence of food components on cellular and bodily functions and their analysis, to the interactions between microorganisms and foods and people’s nutritional behavior, to the role of nutrition in maintaining health and in the prevention and therapy of diseases. This means you’ll deal with topics like human biology, biochemistry, nutritional medicine, dietetics, anatomy, physiology, food microbiology, molecular biology, nutritional psychology, and immunology. By choosing one of the three profiles - Applied Nutritional Science, Nutritional Biochemistry, or Food Quality - as well as a professional internship, you can set individual emphases in your studies.

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After your studies

Research, consulting, quality assurance

As a graduate of the Bachelor’s degree program in Nutritional Science, you will be well qualified to understand and research nutrition-related diseases, provide expert advice on nutrition, and assess the quality of food. Thanks to the interdisciplinary education, a wide variety of career paths are open to you, e.g., collaboration in studies in the field of research and development, specialized journalism, quality management, nutritional counseling as well as teaching activities. Possible employers range from food and pharmaceutical companies to universities, health insurance companies, health authorities, and clinics, as well as publishing houses and professional societies. By choosing your specialization, you prepare yourself specifically for entry into certain industries or professional fields. Want to learn more before diving into the professional world? Deepen your knowledge with a suitable Master's degree.

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Applying

Admission type Limited number of spots in the program (130 university places)
Start of studies Winter semester
Application deadline 15 July
Admission requirements
  1. University entrance qualification (HZB)
  2. Proof of your participation in an orientation test:
    Orientation test www.was-studiere-ich.de
Selection criteria Average grade of your university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur), individual grades of the university entrance qualification, vocational training or internships, extracurricular achievements
Application to a higher semester is possible for the winter semester (application deadline: 15 July) and summer semester (application deadline: 15 January).
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The quality of the degree program is checked regularly.

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What our alumni say

"Nutritional science in Hohenheim teaches a broad spectrum of scientific fundamentals, which I really enjoyed." Ann-Cathrin Volz
Testimonials from our alumni


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An interview with academic program advisor Theodora Stephan

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