Food Quality and Safety (MSc)

Master's programme in food quality and safety focused on quality management, analytical methods, food safety, and the scientific basis of safe food production and control.

Academic requirements

There will be an aptitude test.

Minimum GPA

Final grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English at C1 CEFR is required. Accepted proofs include IELTS 7.0 or better, Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), or TOEFL 95 or better.

German requirements

Proof of German language skills: Test results proving CEFR Level A1 (can be obtained during the first year of the programme)

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a degree in biology, biochemistry, or a comparable life-sciences field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS credits

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates are prepared for roles in the food industry, quality management, food safety regulation, and related scientific and regulatory institutions.

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