Food Science
Master of Science

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Perspectives for our master students

In four semesters, you can earn an internationally recognized degree with us that will qualify you to pursue an academic career as well as fill management positions in the food and nutrition industry or positions in higher public service. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree also gives you the formal qualifications to pursue a doctorate at a university (although this is without prejudice to the specific admission requirements of the university in question).

The studies aim to deepen your knowledge and expertise in issues related to food innovation, product development and processing, as well as food safety, quality and environmental management, and food processing infrastructure planning. Building on this, future focal points of activity may include the analysis of processes and problems in the specific professional field of food processing or the methodical development of practical concepts for problem solutions in this area.

Modular structure of the studies

Modular structure M.Sc. Food Science

Module Handbook

The Degree programme's module handbook will help you find out about module compositions and courses in terms of content.

Studies and examination regulations

The study and examination regulations contain the legal framework conditions of the Degree programme regarding the study requirements, the implementation, taking of examinations, etc.

Studies and examination regula

High value for your research competence!

Increasing your research skills is a high priority for us from the 1st semester. You will actively develop, work on and intensively research a scientific topic from the field of study over three semesters. Out of 30 credits to be earned per semester, the research projects will cover:

  • 1st semester: 8 credits
  • 2nd semester: 8 credits
  • 3rd semester: 14 credits

Master seminar

As part of the three-semester studies and research project, the master's seminar takes place on fixed dates during the semester. Here, among others, the master students who are in the 2nd research project semester (FP II) present the current status of their research work. This scientific exchange offers all participants a considerable gain in knowledge and promotes the scientific defense of one's own research activities and results as well as professional discussion. The event takes place in part across all degree programs, so that you become familiar with the broad spectrum of all Master's research activities.
In addition, in the master's seminar you will deal with research topics from food science specific to your study program.

Application periods

Link to the current application deadlines

 

What do you need to consider in your application?

Study requirements

  • Proof of completion of a relevant or related bachelor's or diploma degree program with a final grade of at least "good" (2.5), in the case of a degree acquired abroad a grade at least equivalent or alternatively "A" or "B" according to the ECTS grading scale.
  • Applicants who have not acquired their admission requirements at a German-speaking institution must have the knowledge of the German language required for the Degree programme.

Link to the examination regulations

Your complete application will include...

  • Online application form
  • Final certificate including proof of final grade (if the average grade with one decimal place is not shown in the documents, a separate statement of the grade average is required) and the Transcript of Records (overview of grades)
    If you have not yet completed your first degree at the time of application, we require the current status sheet. Final documents must be submitted as soon as possible.
  • Proof of your practical experience (e.g. company internships, work as a student trainee, etc.).

All documents must be uploaded in the online application. No documents are required by mail for your application.

It can also be helpful for the assessment of your professional profile if you upload an overview of your student and professional career in the online portal.

Degree Programme Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Georg Wittich
Food science, especially food chemistry, analysis and law

Program Advisor

Lara Sibum, Dipl. Oecotroph.
Research Assistant
  • Room: O 208
  • Phone: +49 2161 186-5332
  • lara.sibum(at)hs-niederrhein.de

  • Rheydter Str. 277

  • 41065 Mönchengladbach
  • Consultation:

    Consultation hours are by appointment and are available by presence, telephone and Zoom. The appointment is made by e-mail.