Individual profiling
The high proportion of compulsory elective modules allows you to design your own profile.
Method and : Specialisation in research competence
As a consecutive and research-oriented study programme, the Master's degree in Food Processing aims in particular to deepen the methodological and research skills of graduates. As an interdisciplinary study programme, it combines aspects of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Business Sciences.
The study programme is designed to enable graduates to work effectively and independently on complex research-oriented tasks in the various areas of the food industry, cosmetics and pharmaceutical technology, the chemical and environmental technology industry and related areas, as well as in authorities, universities and institutes, national and international organisations.
At a glance
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Type of programme
Campus-based programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Summer semester
Summer semester
Language of instructions
German
Standard duration
3 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
Yes
ECTS-Punkte
90 ECTS
Graduates of a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or a related field of study who would like to continue their education in greater depth and enjoy research and development are just right for the Master's degree in Food Processing. In addition, a doctoral degree in cooperation with a partner university can be pursued after completing the Master's programme in Food Processing.
Your profile
- You want to specialise your knowledge in the field of food technology.
- You enjoy research.
- You enjoy working in small study groups.
- You are looking for German-language university studies in which you can set individual specialisations through an extensive offer of compulsory elective modules.
- You can provide evidence of German skills at level C1.
- Information on conditions for prospective international students.
We support you
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a similar study programme? We will support you with the transition to our Master's in Food Processing. The targeted selection of study requirements (modules from the Bachelor's programmes) will help you to compensate for any knowledge gaps and complete the Master's successfully.
The Master's programme conducted in German is a modular study programme that starts in the summer and winter semesters (German skills at level C1 required). The standard duration of studies, including the Master's thesis, is 3 semesters (90 ECTS credits). In the case of a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credits instead of 210 ECTS credits, the standard duration of studies is extended to 4 semesters.
During your university studies, you will deepen your knowledge and competences in the disciplines of Natural Sciences, Process Engineering, Food Technology and Business Sciences. There are no prescribed specialisations. You can design your own profile through the high proportion of compulsory elective modules.
You can find the modules on offer in the table below.
| Compulsory modules | Compulsory elective modules | Compulsory/elective modules |
|---|---|---|
| Food Processing | Health-relevant aspects in food processing and product development | Specialisation in the technology of plant-based foods |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Industrial microbiology | Specialisations in animal food technology |
| Product design | Business management decision-making elements | |
| Physics and food | Risk management | |
| Mathematics decision elements and data analysis 1 | Strategic management | |
| Biotechnology / Bioprocess Engineering | ||
| Process modelling | ||
| Specialisation in pharmaceutical technology | ||
| Specialisations in food chemistry | ||
| Food Packaging and Transportation | ||
| Software-based simulation of food processing operations | ||
| Mathematics decision elements and data analysis 2 |
You will complete the Master's thesis in the 3rd semester mainly at the university or at other research institutions. Detailed information on the programme can be found in the module overview and the module handbook (see Downloads).
The university studies provide students with in-depth knowledge and competences in the disciplines of natural sciences, process engineering, food technology and business sciences. There are no prescribed specialisations in the university studies; individual profile development is ensured by the high proportion of compulsory elective modules.
Evidence of a first degree qualifying for entry into a profession in food technology or a related discipline with a high proportion of food-related components totalling 210 credits and an average grade of 2.5 or better. If less than 210 ECTS credits are available, the missing ECTS credits must be supplemented by completing modules from the study programmes of the Department of Food Technology.
If the degree was passed with a grade lower than 2.5, the applicant can be admitted to the Master's degree programme on application with evidence of very good food-related specialist knowledge. Evidence of this must be provided in a personal aptitude interview in front of two professors from the department. Applicants who are not graduates of a Bachelor's programme in food technology may be required to take modules from the department's study programmes.
Winter semester
With German educational qualifications: 15 April to 30 September
With foreign educational qualifications: 1 March to 30 September
Summer semester
With German educational qualifications: 1 November to 31 March
With foreign educational qualifications: 15 October to 31 March
Management career : in industry or academic research
Students and alumni share their experiences : Impressions from the study program
”I was particularly impressed by the variety of subjects on offer and the opportunity to choose freely from a range of compulsory elective modules. This allows you to personalise your university studies and I was able to add food technology, pharmaceuticals and business sciences to the biotechnology content I learnt in my Bachelor's degree.
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Mara Lindner, Master's programme Food Processing
”I chose this Master's degree here in Fulda because I had already had very good experiences with the university during my Bachelor's degree and I was interested in the content of this postgraduate degree programme. In terms of content, students are also very strongly integrated into the lectures through group work, coursework, smaller research projects or presentations.
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Benedikt Kirsch, Master's programme Food Processing
”I chose the Master's in Food Processing at Fulda University of Applied Sciences because I wanted to specialise and expand my knowledge in the field of food technology after completing my Bachelor's programme in Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences. The courses on offer are interesting and have a high practical orientation, so I feel well prepared for a job in the food industry. I particularly like the small study groups, which enable intensive learning in dialogue with the professors.
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Kirsten Jacke, Master's programme Food Processing
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The study programme is an offer of the department of food technology. Find out more about your new environment, the teaching and your future professors on the department's website.
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