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Food Chemistry University of Giessen

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Degree
Bachelor of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Food Chemistry

Annotation

Food Chemistry is a specific area of Chemistry concerned with food, its contents, and their composition, as well as the changes to food caused by environmental influences, preparation, production processes, storage and ageing. Furthermore, it is the chemistry and analysis of cosmetics, consumer products and animal feed as integral components of the study of Food Chemistry. The course in Food Chemistry conveys a well-founded knowledge of Anorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and Bioanalytics. Particular focus is given to Food Chemistry, Microbiology and Botany.
The degree course is designed so that the Bachelor's degree in Food Chemistry is recognised as a state intermediate examination for food chemists.

Information and events for prospective students are available at: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/askjustus

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Good Natural Sciences knowledge and good command of English are recommended.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
    in accordance with the letter of acceptance

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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