Application Master's Programme Food Chemistry: Higher subject-related semester

Online application

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Application deadlines for higher subject-related semesters

winter semester: 15 June
summer semester: 15 January

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Requirements

You can be admitted to the Master’s program in Food Chemistry if you fulfill the following prerequisites:


Bachelor's degree from a German or foreign university in Food Chemistry with at least 180 ECTS credits at least a 3-year standard period of study or in an equivalent related degree program with a chemical-analytical profile with an above-average final grade, proven by the grade "good" or better (e.g., Chemistry, Nutritional Science, Food Science and Biotechnology, Environmental Chemistry) In addition, the selection committee may recognize other related degree programs as equivalent.

Very good German language skills At least level C1 in the European Framework of Reference of Languages

Applying for a place in a higher subject-related semester

If there are more applications than available places, a ranking list will be made.
This ranking list is based on only one criterion.


Previous grades of the started Master’s program Please include detailed module descriptions of your already completed coursework or examinations. Please make sure that the content of the courses is clearly stated.

Documents for applications for higher subject-related semesters


Transcript of records and the certificate of the completed university studies with average grade If the degree certificate is not yet available, an overview of the examination results up to that point must be enclosed. If no average grade is shown on the transcript of records, it is calculated using the arithmetic average of the grades obtained so far. The degree certificate must be submitted no later than December 31 of the year for which admission is requested.

Documentation of subject-specific knowledge

Proof of German language skills (at least level C1) German university entrance qualification (HZB) German Bachelor´s Degree TestDaF (at least level TDN4 in all four test areas) DSH (at least level DSH-2) DSD (at least level II; German language diploma from the Kultusministerkonferenz) Goethe Certificate C2: "Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom" from the Goethe Institute Deutsche Sprachprüfung II (Munich Language and Interpretation Institute (SDI))

If you were already enrolled in a Master’s degree program: Proof that the right to take examinations in the degree program for which admission is sought or a related degree program still exists Proof that you are not currently involved in an ongoing exam procedure

Recognition of already completed examinations For admission to a higher subject-related semester, you must also request the recognition of already completed examinations at the Master’s level. For this purpose, please fill out the following form in full: Request for recognizing modules Please do not forget to attach descriptions of the examinations or the corresponding courses, including the number of ECTS credits awarded and the grade, if applicable.

FAQ

May I apply for multiple Master’s programmes?

Yes, that is possible.

You must submit the documents for each study programme separately, as these will be sent to different admission committees who cannot exchange documents with one another.