Ernährungswissenschaften / Nutritional Sciences (B.Sc.)

What is the composition of food? How do food ingredients affect our bodies? What biochemical processes and mechanisms are behind this? What effects do different forms of nutrition have at the molecular and cellular level? What happens in metabolism and digestion? How is nutrition related to health and disease?

The Bachelor's degree programme in Nutritional Sciences combines findings from modern nutrition research with the disciplines of medicine, food science and public health (promotion of health and prevention of diseases in the population). Natural science fundamentals such as biology, biochemistry and chemistry are as much a part of the programme as physiology, immunology, nutrition therapy and food law. 

 

What will I learn?

Practical laboratory exercises will introduce you to the world of research and science. The aim is to be able to transfer scientific knowledge to nutritional practice at the end of the study programme, in addition to the theoretical content learned. In this way, our graduates prove themselves in the area of conflict between industry, food law and medicine and can competently answer nutritional science questions.

 

What skills and interests should I have?

In addition to the formal entry requirements (see application), we expect an interest in natural sciences as well as in people and social, economic, technological and ecological issues. Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and physics is advantageous. JLU offers preliminary courses in which you can refresh your knowledge before starting your studies. This way you are optimally prepared for your studies

The programme consists of 17 core modules (compulsory modules) and 11 profile modules (elective modules). Each module has a scope of 6 CP (4 hours per week for one semester) and concludes with a course-related examination. The grades achieved in the individual module examinations result in the final degree grade. In addition, the programme includes a Bachelor's thesis, which is equivalent to 2 modules. This proves that you are capable of independently writing a scientific paper.

 

Individual profile

The development of an individual profile plays a major role in the degree programme. Our students decide for themselves whether they want to acquire a broad all-round knowledge or prefer to specialise, whether their studies are more practice-oriented or scientific and theoretical. They can choose profile modules from the complete range of courses offered by the Department 09 or even from other departments at JLU. 

 

Practical relevance

In addition to choosing practice-oriented modules, students have the opportunity to complete an internship to gain a first insight into professional life. Module BP 144 "Professional Internship" corresponds to 12 CP and can be chosen as a profile module in all Bachelor's degree programmes of Faculty 09. In this way, students familiarise themselves with the professional world and get suggestions for the individual organisation of their further studies. The Internship Office maintains a database of suitable companies and institutions and supports students in their search for a suitable internship.

 

Composition of degree programme

The course content is divided into modules. Each module has a scope of 6 CP (4 semester hours per week) and concludes with a course-related examination. The grades achieved in the individual module examinations result in the final degree grade. 17 of the modules are compulsory (core modules), 11 modules are profile modules and can be selected from the entire range of courses offered by the department. The Bachelor's thesis corresponds to the scope of two teaching modules.
Individual specialisation takes place through the choice of profile modules. The degree programme is successfully completed when all modules have been passed.

1st semester	2nd semester	3rd emester
Biology	Basics of biochemistry	Nutritional physiology
Anatomy and Physiology	Food of animal origin	Basics of nutrition therapy
Plant-based foods	Human nutrition	Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
Basics of process technology and thermodynamics	Food chemistry, analysis and law	Immunological basics for nutritional science
General Chemistry	Basic Chemistry Practical	Age-specific nutrition

 

4th semester	5th semester	6 th semester
Practical course in nutritional science	Specialisation module 4	Specialisation module 9
Statistics and study design	Specialisation module 5	Specialisation module 10
Specialisation module 1	Specialisation module 6	Specialisation module 11
Specialisation module 2	Specialisation module 7	Bachelor's dissertation
Specialisation module 3	Specialisation module 8	Bachelor's dissertation

 

Specialisation modules

Broad all-round knowledge or specialisation - both are possible. Our students have it in their hands, they put together their studies according to their individual inclinations from the whole range of our offers. In a catalogue of over 80 modules, students can choose profile modules from, for example, the following topics:

• Human nutrition
• Dietetics
• Biochemistry and molecular biology 
• Nutritional Medicine and Therapy
• Nutrition and the Immune System
• Food Sciences
• Molecular Nutrition Research
• Communication and counselling 
• Nutritional and environmental psychology 
• Consumption
• Market theory 
• Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy
• Business Administration

Examination and study regulations

Special Regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)

General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (in German)

 

PDF documents for the courses of study

B.Sc. Ernährungswisssenschaften (PDF in German)

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited since 22 June 2021.

Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hoch­schul­informations­tagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!

Study orientation

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:

• creating a course schedule,
• examination regulations and registration deadlines,
• campus areas and leisure activities,
• and much more.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.

Start of studies