Regl. 2024: Structure of the Master's study programme

The degree Master of Science ETH in Food Science and Nutrition allows graduates to enter the working world or to continue their education within the framework of a doctorate.

Start of the Master's study programme

Students with a Bachelor’s degree from ETH Zurich in Food Science or Food Science and Nutrition who enter directly into the Master’s degree programme may start the Master’s degree programme in the spring or in the autumn semester. All other students can start the Master’s degree programme in the autumn semester only.

Structure of the Master's study programme

Majors

The professional competency is defined by the Major (40 CP). The following Majors are available:

Food Science and Technology
Nutrition and Health

Minors, Electives and Science in Perspective

In addition to the Major, there are further courses within or outside of the major, i.e. minors, electives, and courses in the category “Science in Perspective” (20 CP)

Master's thesis

The Master study programme is terminated by a Master's thesis (30 CP)