Academic perspective
Build on your training as a dietitian and broaden your perspective.
STUDIES : FOR DIETITIANS
As a dietitian, you are already an expert in diet therapy and nutritional counselling. Are you interested in looking at nutritional issues from a research perspective and strengthening the discipline of dietetics?
Then the additive Bachelor's programme in Dietetics is just right for you! The academic university studies programme builds on your training as a dietitian. The training content is credited to you to the extent of 45 ECTS credits towards the six-semester degree programme, so that it is possible to shorten your university studies to 4 to 5 semesters, depending on the extent of your previous professional experience.
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Type of programme
Campus-based programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Language of instructions
German
Standard duration
6 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
Yes
ECTS-Punkte
180 ECTS
The six-semester study programme builds on the training received at vocational training colleges for dietetic assistants (dietetic schools). As 45 ECTS credits from your training are recognised, you can train for the university studies in four to five semesters, depending on the extent of your previous professional training. You will study modules from the fields of dietetics and nutritional science, dietetic counselling, health care, social sciences, cultural studies and business sciences.
The work placement semester can be completed at a recognised facility from the entire spectrum of dietetics and linked to the Bachelor's thesis. The online elective modules also offer flexibility for periods abroad.
University entrance qualification
Applicants who have not obtained their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).
Evidence of successful state examination in accordance with the Training and Examination Regulations for Dietitians (DiätAss-APrV)
With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September, with foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September
At the interface : between research and practice
Due to demographic change and the increase in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity and allergies, the need for dietetics competence will rise sharply in the coming decades.
Graduates of the additive Bachelor's programme in Dietetics are experts in diet therapy and nutritional counselling.
They work on an interdisciplinary basis at the interface for the implementation of academic findings in dietetics in practice. They develop strategies and concepts for dietetics issues. The focus is on providing individualised advisory services to patients.
Professional fields can be found in the health system, particularly in clinics and hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance providers, research institutions and dietetic food manufacturers.
A Master's degree in Germany or abroad is also possible afterwards.
More about the subject
Your Department
The study programme is an offer of the Nutritional Food and Consumer Sciences department. Find out more about your new environment, teaching, laboratories and your future professors on the department's website.
Prior to the study programme
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Postgraduate / advanced degree programmes at Fulda University of Applied Sciences
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