Nutrition Therapy (M.Sc.)

Department of Agriculture, Ecotrophology, and Landscape Development

Content

Nutritional medicine
Nutritional psychology and communication
Fields of application based on the nutritional medicine and nutritional psychology skills taught

Degree

Master of Science

Department

Agriculture, Ecotrophology, and Landscape Development

Location

Bernburg

Duration

5 semesters

Program Start

winter semester or summer semester

Fees

1,500 euros per semester (including exam fees, lesson materials)

Study type

Career-Integrated Program, Online Option

Language

German

Credits

120

Accreditation

evalag until 30.09.2029

Application period International Uni Assist

15.03. – 15.08. (winter)
15.09. – 15.02. (summer)

National SSC Portal

15.01. – 15.09. (winter)
15.09. – 15.03. (summer)

Course content and objectives

Nutritional science, medical, ethical, social, psychological, economical, and health policy contents provide a basis for expanding your expertise. If you work in nutritional medicine, dietetics, and counselling, you will need this broad foundation from various subject areas - this spectrum is what makes nutritional therapy so interesting and diverse. After completing the master’s program, graduates are experienced in the application, communication, and management of nutritional therapy and prevention measures - both in planning and organization as well as execution. Their expertise is based on cutting edge scientific knowledge that they implement in practice.

Building on their professional experience, the students further qualify themselves with the master’s program. Once they have successfully completed the degree, they act as managers in various areas of science and practice. Whether you see your professional future in a clinic, a reconvalescence center, an out-patient practice, a nursing home, with out-patient care services, or in freelance nutritional counselling, you can decide yourself based on your individual interests.

Career Opportunities

Based on your previous skills, the Master's degree will enable you to carry out independent and managerial activities in various professional fields and functions, such as in