The Nutrition and Health degree programme combines perspectives from nutritional science, medicine and food technology. It develops the subject-specific knowledge and methodological skills needed to critically evaluate scientific evidence and apply it in nutrition counselling, health promotion and the development of health-promoting foods.

The first semesters provide a foundation in the natural and biomedical sciences, covering chemistry, biology, biochemistry and physiology, complemented by food chemistry, nutritional science and communication. The Medicine and Food specialisations allow students to develop distinct academic profiles, focusing either on nutritional medicine and counselling for nutrition-related conditions or on food development, production and quality. Seminars, practical exercises and laboratory classes connect scientific principles with practical applications.

The fourth semester is dedicated to a practical placement. Subsequent semesters deepen knowledge in areas including dietetics, nutritional psychology and counselling. A further practical placement and the bachelor’s thesis in the seventh semester complete the programme, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.

The bachelor’s degree programme in Nutrition and Health combines a focus on human health with the scientific study and development of food products. The Medicine and Food specializations offer distinct academic profiles built on a shared foundation in nutritional science.

The Medicine specialization focuses on the relationships between nutrition, metabolism and disease. Courses in internal medicine, pathology and other medical disciplines deepen the understanding of nutritional medicine. Particular emphasis is placed on evidence-based nutrition counselling and nutritional therapy, as well as collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

The Food specialization focuses on the development and production of health-promoting foods. Food technology, sensory analysis, product innovation and process hygiene link nutritional assessment with questions of product quality, safety and consumer acceptance.

Both specializations cover dietetics, nutritional psychology and counselling. Laboratory classes, case studies and practical placements support the application of scientific knowledge in professional settings. Compulsory elective courses and a free-choice elective module provide further opportunities to develop an individual academic profile.

The fourth semester is dedicated to a practical placement. Depending on the chosen specialisation, scientific knowledge is applied and developed in clinical settings, nutrition counselling services or food industry companies. A further practical placement takes place in the seventh semester.

A semester abroad offers additional academic and intercultural perspectives. Recognition of credits is generally arranged in advance through Learning Agreements. The International Office provides organisational support and advice on funding opportunities.

Admission requires a general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or a qualification recognised as equivalent. Completion of a recognised three-year vocational training programme may also provide subject-specific access to higher education, provided that the vocational qualification is assigned to a subject area relevant to the degree programme. The Admissions and Examinations Office and the Student Advisory Service offer guidance on entry pathways, including studying without an Abitur.

Applicants who obtained their higher education entrance qualification at a non-German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) through a recognised language certificate. English language skills are recommended for working with English-language academic literature.

The Nutrition and Health (EUG) degree programme admits new students each year for the winter semester. Applications are submitted through the ecampus application portal, which provides information on the application process and uploading the required documents.

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is a member of uni-assist, the service centre for international university applications. Applicants who obtained their higher education entrance qualification outside the European Union must apply directly through uni-assist. Following a successful assessment, the application is forwarded to Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. uni-assist charges a processing fee. Early submission of all required documents is recommended.

Current application deadlines and further guidance are published on the university’s Bachelor’s Degree Applications page.