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Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Master German Medicine & Health

ÖkotrophologieNutritional Sciences

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Nutritional Science (Ökotrophologie) builds on the Bachelor's program of the same name and deals with complex topics such as the effects of social trends like digitalization, climate change, or demographic changes on our nutrition, the sustainability of our consumption, how to change nutritional behavior, and how this affects the body, psyche, environment, or society. The program examines the entire nutrition system from a nutritional and social science perspective. Compared to the Bachelor's program, the Master's program in Nutritional Science is designed for scientific work. Students learn how to conduct research by creating questionnaires, designing experiments, etc. The curriculum includes nutritional science topics such as human nutrition or the analysis and evaluation of biochemical processes in the human organism, as well as psychological, economic, and sociological approaches around the topic of nutrition.
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The Master's program in Nutritional Science (Ökotrophologie) builds on the Bachelor's program of the same name and deals with complex topics such as the effects of social trends like digitalization, climate change, or demographic changes on our nutrition, the sustainability of our consumption, how to change nutritional behavior, and how this affects the body, psyche, environment, or society. The program examines the entire nutrition system from a nutritional and social science perspective. Compared to the Bachelor's program, the Master's program in Nutritional Science is designed for scientific work. Students learn how to conduct research by creating questionnaires, designing experiments, etc. The curriculum includes nutritional science topics such as human nutrition or the analysis and evaluation of biochemical processes in the human organism, as well as psychological, economic, and sociological approaches around the topic of nutrition.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Nutritional Science Quality Assurance Human Nutrition Consumer Behavior Sustainable Nutrition Sociology of Nutrition Supply and Quality Management Nutrition Communication and Counseling Applied Nutrition Medicine Statistics and Epidemiology Applied Consumer Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ökotrophologie at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Is Ökotrophologie at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Ökotrophologie programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Ökotrophologie at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Ökotrophologie?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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