What does studying to become a nutritionist involve?

A University of Applied Sciences degree course to become a UAS nutritionist provides sound specialist knowledge in nutrition, health and counseling. The aim is to provide people in various life situations with competent advice on nutrition on a scientific basis - both in a preventative and therapeutic context.

The Bachelor's degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSc UAS) focuses on the following topics, among others:

• Food science: basics about the structure, ingredients and effects of food
• Nutrition for healthy people: Needs-based nutrition in different phases of life
• Anatomy: understanding the human body as a basis for nutrition-related questions
• Counseling: interviewing, communication techniques and counseling skills
• Health promotion and prevention: nutrition as a means of preventing disease
• Nutrition for sick people: Dietary measures for different clinical pictures
• Statistics and research methods: fundamentals for evidence-based work
• Technical English: language skills for understanding and writing scientific texts
• Pediatrics: Special requirements in the nutrition of children and adolescents
• Project management in the healthcare sector: Planning, implementation and evaluation of projects
• Scientific work: Research, analysis and publication of specialist content
• Food law: Legal basis for the production and declaration of foodstuffs
• Food technology: Technological processes of food processing
• Biochemistry: metabolic processes and their significance for nutrition

This content prepares students specifically for a job in hospitals, advice centers, health institutions or research.

As each University of Applied Sciences determines the focus of the nutritionist course individually, it is advisable to enquire about the exact course content directly with the desired institution. Simply fill out the contact form - the request will be forwarded directly to the selected school.