Bachelor of Medical Nutrition Sciences (B.Sc.)
Standard period of study: 6 semesters
Start: Winter semester
Type of admission: Admission restricted
What role does our diet play in our health? How can it contribute to the prevention and treatment of diseases or influence the ageing process? The interdisciplinary degree course in Medical Nutritional Science at the University of Lübeck combines medical principles with biochemical and scientific approaches to get to the bottom of these questions.
At the interface between medicine and the STEM sciences, the degree program encompasses key disciplines such as human biology, nutritional science and life sciences. Students gain an in-depth understanding of how nutrients interact with metabolic processes at a molecular level, contribute to disease prevention or can be used therapeutically in a targeted manner.
In addition to traditional topics in nutritional medicine, nutritional physiology and biochemistry, students are systematically introduced to current nutritional science issues. Teaching is closely linked to the interdisciplinary research projects on campus - from basic research to clinical application.
A particular focus is on the investigation of molecular mechanisms of food components and their influence on cellular signaling pathways, inflammatory processes and metabolic diseases. The course is therefore aimed in particular at those interested in the natural sciences who wish to pursue a career in research or applied nutritional medicine.
Good reasons for studying Medical Nutritional Sciences in Lübeck
Interdisciplinarity
Good support
Social relevance
Practical orientation
Ambience
We define nutritional science as a natural science at the interface between medicine and biochemistry, which deals with the principles, composition and effects of nutrition.
In Lübeck, the main focus is on the molecular mechanisms of action of nutrients that are relevant for maintaining health and treating diseases. Dealing with this requires comprehensive knowledge of natural sciences, nutritional science and human biology. The course is therefore primarily aimed at students with an interest in the natural sciences who can imagine working in research at a later stage. For applicants with a primary interest in classical ecotrophology and nutritional counseling, we would like to refer you to the courses offered by other universities!
Yes, both the Bachelor's degree course in Medical Nutritional Science and the Master's degree course in Nutritional Medicine are admission-restricted. There is a numerus clausus (NC), which is demand-driven. The selection limit of the previous application procedure can be found here. There are 65 places available on the Bachelor's degree program. The course starts in the winter semester.
In addition to the general criteria to qualify for university studies, you should above all have a keen interest in scientific issues and good to very good previous knowledge of natural sciences. A good knowledge of English is an advantage, but can also be acquired during your studies. You can test your prior knowledge of natural sciences in this test. The test is only a non-binding self-assessment of how easy you think it will be for you to start studying Medical Nutrition Science.
In the Bachelor's degree program, you will first learn the basics of chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology. Building on this, you will receive a solid scientific and nutritional education with courses in nutritional medicine, nutritional physiology, biochemistry and mathematics/computer science. The course is rounded off by a section in which, for example, the basics of business administration or ethical aspects of nutritional science are taught.