University of Bayreuth

Overview

The MSc in Food Quality and Safety at the University of Bayreuth is designed to equip students with the skills needed to address complex issues within global food systems. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this program integrates nutrition and health with key areas such as food law, health financing, and the socio-economic factors influencing food security.

• Programme level: Master’s (MSc)
• Focus: Food quality, food safety, global nutrition, and health systems
• Interdisciplinary approach: Integration of nutrition and health sciences with law, policy, economics, and climate impacts
• Language of instruction: English
• English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent)
• Other language requirements: German A1 (available during the first year)
• Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Food Sciences, or a related Life Sciences discipline (minimum grade “gut” / 2.5 or better)
• Additional selection: Aptitude test
• Credits / duration: Typically 24 months

What you'll study

The program is structured around core modules that explore the intersection of global nutrition, health, and food safety, addressing governance and systemic factors. Students will engage in academic training that emphasizes the application of research methods to tackle real-world challenges in food and health security.

• Global Nutrition and Food Security
• Global Health and Global Health Financing
• Climate Change and its Consequences
• International Comparison of Food, Nutrition and Health Systems
• The Politics of Development in Nutrition and Health
• Law and Food Law

Capstone / final assessment: Details regarding the final assessment format and workload should be confirmed with the university.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE or GMAT requirements for this program, and a minimum GPA has not been stated. Prospective students should ensure they meet the academic criteria outlined above.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Food Quality and Safety will be well-prepared for a variety of roles within the food industry, public health organizations, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The interdisciplinary nature of the program fosters a comprehensive understanding of food systems, enabling graduates to contribute to the development of safer and healthier food environments globally.