Global Food, Nutrition and Health (MSc)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme addressing the global challenges of food, nutrition, and health.
Best for:Best for graduates in nutrition, health sciences, medicine, or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to global food systems.
Overview
The Master of Science in Global Food, Nutrition and Health at the University of Bayreuth is an interdisciplinary programme designed to address the complex 'double burden of malnutrition' and global food security. Students explore the intersection of nutritional sciences with social science perspectives, including political science, law, management, and public health. The curriculum is structured over four semesters and includes a mandatory internship to bridge academic theory with professional practice. Graduates are prepared for careers in international organizations, NGOs, and development cooperation sectors.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over four semesters of full-time study.
- Engage in interdisciplinary coursework covering health sciences, political science, law, and sociology.
- Participate in a compulsory 8-week internship to gain professional experience in the field.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the final semester.
- Collaborate with international peers and guest lecturers in an intercultural academic environment.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health sciences, medicine, psychology, social sciences, or politics with a grade of 2.5 or better.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English C1 level; official certificate required.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in nutrition, health, or social sciences.
- English proficiency at C1 level (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent).
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary social science and legal concepts.
- Bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 (German grading system) or better.
- Successful completion of an aptitude test.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-15
Applicants must submit their documents via the uni-assist portal for degree verification. Further details and specific application steps are available on the official programme website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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