Food Technology & Nutrition

About this programme

Are you interested in food engineering, analyses and trends in the food industry? Do you want to spend your studies in laboratories as well as in lectures, integrating knowledge as you acquire it? Do you want to expand on your scientific background with an exciting study program in food technology and nutrition? Then you can look forward to an interdisciplinary program that prepares you excellently for a career in the industry. The Food Technology & Nutrition master’s program focuses on technology, analyses, quality assurance and authorization. It examines food production and packaging of food constituents, as well as trends in nutrition, dietary supplements, specialty foods and cosmetics production. The contents of this program are geared towards the current conditions and requirements of the economy; and include the most recent research findings. In-depth knowledge of food and nutrition is provided alongside understanding of production techniques and processes, the identification and characterization of the physiological effects of consumed food. The aim is to provide future food engineers with the necessary toolkit in the labour market for them to make a valuable contribution to the economic success of a company. It is specifically aimed at students who are interested in industrial applications or in research and development. The program in Food Technology & Nutrition focuses on the integration and combination of a variety of specialized skills. The program is offered not only full-time, but also part-time; allowing you to gather work experience alongside your studie