Teaching
Teaching at the Chair of Nutrition in Prevention and Therapy contributes to Bachelor’s and Master’s education at Faculty 09, particularly in Nutritional Sciences and Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics (Ecotrophology). Our modules cover anatomy and physiology, nutritional medicine and therapy, clinical nutrition, nutrition research methods, and PharmaNutrition.
We also offer opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral theses. Information on thesis projects and on examinations in the current semester is provided further down this page.
For an overview of the degree programmes offered by Faculty 09, please visit the Faculty 09 Study Pages.
From human physiology and evidence appraisal to nutrition therapy and clinical practice.
Modules in the Winter Semester
BK-007 Anatomy and Physiology
This module introduces the structure of the human body and the functions of its organ systems. It focuses on physiological processes relevant to nutrition and metabolism, including digestion, circulation, respiration and endocrine regulation.
BK-067 Principles of Nutrition Therapy
Students explore the pathophysiology, prevention and nutritional treatment of selected diet-related diseases. They also learn to assess clinical research and present evidence on specific conditions.
BP-167 Scientific Assessment of Nutrition Myths
Students examine popular claims about nutrition and assess them using scientific literature. The module develops skills in critical appraisal, academic writing and presenting evidence-based conclusions.
MP-006 Clinical Nutrition
Students learn to assess patients’ nutrition-related health needs and nutritional status, and to develop appropriate nutrition therapy plans. The module also introduces clinical nutrition practice, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Modules in the Summer Semester
BK-007 Anatomy and Physiology
This module introduces the structure of the human body and the functions of its organ systems. It focuses on physiological processes relevant to nutrition and metabolism, including digestion, circulation, respiration and endocrine regulation.
BK-029 Practical Course in Food Sciences (partial module)
The practical course gives students hands-on experience with methods used in nutritional sciences. Our Chair contributes a section to this broader, cross-disciplinary practical module.
BP-182 Human Physiology Lab
Students practise measuring human physiological parameters, including heart activity, blood pressure, respiration, body composition and energy expenditure. They gain experience using diagnostic equipment and interpreting physiological measurements.
MP-006 Clinical Nutrition
Students learn to assess patients’ nutrition-related health needs and nutritional status, and to develop appropriate nutrition therapy plans. The module also introduces clinical nutrition practice, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
MK-037 Pathophysiology and Nutritional Medicine
This module covers the mechanisms, clinical features, prevention and nutritional management of diet-related diseases. Topics include metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes and nutrition support in chronic conditions.
MK-047 Research Methods in Nutritional Sciences (partial module)
Students are introduced to research design, applied statistics and the interpretation of data in nutrition research. The module also covers methods used in epidemiological, clinical, biochemical and molecular studies; our Chair contributes part of the teaching.
MP-194 PharmaNutrition
This module explores the relationship between nutrition, foods and pharmacology. Topics include drug effects, interactions between foods and medicines, and medicines used to treat diet-related diseases.
Bachelor / Master Thesis
If you are interested to prepare your bachelor or master thesis in our working group, provide us with a concrete proposal. If you plan the perform la practical master thesis please note that we recommend an intership in our laboratory first.
Further information
Module descriptions and study schedules are published in Stud.IP and on the general pages of the faculty 09 (FB09) in the section studies.
Overview: current semester
please refer to the german site.
Please bear in mind! There are NO longer any automatic enrolments in Flex Now!
From the summer semester 2025 examinations onwards, the following applies: You can choose between the first and second examination periods; the third examination period is no longer offered. It is important to note that for every examination – including resits (due to medical certificate, failure, or failure to sit the exam – NO automatic re-entry!) – you must register yourself in FlexNow!
Please ensure you register within the specified period! The FB09 Examinations Office will not register anyone for the exam retrospectively if they have missed the deadline.
We will only allow those who have registered in the normal way for the first or second sitting via Flex Now to sit the exam!
As block modules generally fall outside the registration deadlines:
We register students for face-to-face block modules via a list posted on FN during the module period, which can be completed and signed accordingly. For online block modules, we send an email to all participants shortly before the block module begins, enabling them to register for the exam.
A general note regarding access to exam papers:
Once the marks have been published on FlexNow, you have a period of six weeks in which to apply to the relevant department to view your exam paper; this is usually done by email or via their website to arrange an appointment, and you will need to present photo ID when viewing the paper.