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M.Sc. Food Science

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg) Hamburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Food Science is a Master of Science (M.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, taught in German and English on the Bergedorf campus. It takes 4 full-time semesters and starts in the winter semester only. The programme blends technology, physics, sensory science, biology, physiology and markets to give you an expert understanding of how food is processed and produced. The first three semesters follow the food process chain from raw materials to the finished, packaged product, looking at technical, economic, environmental, legal and physiological aspects; the fourth semester is your Master's thesis. HAW Hamburg works with many Hamburg businesses, research institutes and authorities, so you gain hands-on experience. It suits graduates in nutrition, dietetics or process engineering aiming for research, specialist or management roles. International applicants need German at B2, English at B2 and, with a non-EU degree, the GRE.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Food Science at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or process engineering
  • OR a first degree in a subject related/relevant to this Master’s degree course (see ‘The right course for you?’ above) worth at least 180 credit points
  • Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records
  • International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or above via a recognised language test such as TestDaF, DSH or ZOP (Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung)
  • Applicants who obtained their first degree outside the EU are also required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
  • Proof of proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference as stipulated
  • If you have not yet completed your first degree, a certificate from your university confirming which exams have been completed and which exams you have yet to take

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Food Science

Programme-specific documents

A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or process engineering

OR a first degree in a subject related/relevant to this Master’s degree course (see ‘The right course for you?’ above) worth at least 180 credit points

Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records

International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or above via a recognised language test such as TestDaF, DSH or ZOP (Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung)

Applicants who obtained their first degree outside the EU are also required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): www.gre.org

Proof of proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference as stipulated in section 7, paragraph 2 of the General Admissions Regulations [HAWAZO]).

If you have not yet completed your first degree, a certificate from your university confirming which exams have been completed and which exams you have yet to take

Additional documents you may submit to enhance your application:

CV

Letter of motivation

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Food Science at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

Free

Address

For questions about degree course content:

Prof. Dr. Stefan Lunkenbein

Ulmenliet 20, room S2.29, 21033 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

379 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,662 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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