Food System Sciences (MSc)

["The complex world of food is of great importance for many areas of society. The ingredients of food, production methods and supply chain management contribute to the health of both humans and the environment. Novel food products seek legislation to make the food system more sustainable and healthy.TheFood System Sciences Master’s degree programmeat the University of Bayreuth offers a comprehensive programme integrating different aspects of the food system, allowing students to bridge between disciplines.Building on a cross-disciplinary base, the programme offers dedicated specialisations inAnalytics in Life Sciences,Nutritional Physiology,Food Law, andBioeconomy, training highly qualified specialists with sought-after skills to make a significant contribution to ensure a sufficient, high quality food supply for the growing world population.This degree programme aims to qualify students for research and development in both academic and company-based environments, for executive positions in the food industry and health management as well as for executive and consulting positions at authorities, in the media, and in other areas of administration and business.Be part of it and apply for our Master's programme! We look forward to receiving your application!Get a deeper understanding of the Faculty of Life Sciences upfront by enrolling in the University of Bayreuth's Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)"Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law". The free audit track is a great way to get to know the lecturers and the research at the University of Bayreuth. On top of that, you can earn a certificate after passing an exam (paid verified track)."]