Program Overview
Master's Program in Food Chemistry
The Master's program in Food Chemistry is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical and nutritional aspects of food. The program is open to students who have completed a bachelor's or diploma degree in a relevant field.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master's program in Food Chemistry, students must have completed a bachelor's or diploma degree in a relevant field, such as chemistry, biology, or nutrition. The admission requirements are as follows:
- Chemie (Bachelor): Admission without supplementary examinations.
- Biologie (Bachelor) - Vertiefung Molekulare Biologie, Mikrobiologie und Genetik: Admission is considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Ernährungswissenschaften (Bachelor) mit Alternativem Pflichtmodul: Qualitätsmanagement ODER Vertiefende Botanik ODER Einführung in die molekulare Ernährung: Admission without supplementary examinations.
- Lehramt Unterrichtsfach Chemie (Bachelor): No admission possible.
Supplementary Examinations
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be required to take supplementary examinations to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the Master's program. The supplementary examinations are as follows:
- UE Histologie und Zytologie (4 ECTS)
- VO Angewandte Genetik und Molekularbiologie (4 ECTS)
- VO Struktur und Funktion des Immunsystems (4 ECTS)
Study Programs
The Master's program in Food Chemistry is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical and nutritional aspects of food. The program includes the following study programs:
- Bachelor- und Diplomstudien
- Masterstudien
- Themengebiete Masterstudien
- Master Access Guide
- Joint Curricula
- Doktoratsstudien
- Lehramtsstudien
- Erweiterungscurricula und Alternative Erweiterungen
- Fremdsprachige Studien
- Postgraduale Weiterbildung
Countries
The admission requirements for the Master's program in Food Chemistry vary depending on the country in which the student completed their bachelor's degree. The countries are divided into the following categories:
- EU/EWR-Ländern und der Schweiz
- Nicht-EU/EWR-Ländern
Bachelor's Degrees from Other Universities
The admission requirements for the Master's program in Food Chemistry also vary depending on the university at which the student completed their bachelor's degree. The following bachelor's degrees are considered equivalent to a bachelor's degree from the University of Vienna:
- Chemie (Bachelor)
- Technische Chemie (Bachelor)
- Angewandte Chemie (Bachelor)
- Chemieingenieurwesen (Bachelor)
- Biochemie (Bachelor)
- Ernährungswissenschaften (Bachelor)
- Lebensmittelchemie (Bachelor)
- Diätologie (Bachelor)
- Biologie, Molekularbiologie, Mikrobiologie (Bachelor)
Language
The language of instruction for the Master's program in Food Chemistry is German. However, some courses may be taught in English.
Duration
The Master's program in Food Chemistry is a two-year program, consisting of four semesters.
Career Opportunities
The Master's program in Food Chemistry provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical and nutritional aspects of food, preparing them for a career in the food industry, research, or academia.
