What do I need to bring with me?
What knowledge, interests and skills should I have? We try to help you with your decision and explain the requirements.
The State Examination Food Chemistry could be the right course for you if...
... you have an interest in the natural sciences, especially chemistry.
... you would like to analyze the composition of foods and their raw materials, which are usually very complex in structure.
... you consider consumer protection to be important.
... you are interested in the reactions of food ingredients during storage, preparation and processing on a commercial and industrial scale.
... you want to detect undesirable natural components and traces of residues and contaminants in food and drinking water.
... you would like to acquire comprehensive knowledge of food and environmental law for the evaluation of test results.
Application
All information about the application process can be found on the central websites Application, Admission and Enrollment.
AG Young Food Chemistry
The AG Young Food Chemistry (students of food chemistry) also has a lot of information for prospective students.
Acknowledgement of achievements
Would you like to have credits from a previous study program acknowledged for application in a higher semester? You can find more information on the following page.
Preparing for your studies
Before starting your studies, you can attend preliminary courses in mathematics and chemistry. The preliminary courses usually take place in September. These serve to prepare you for your studies, develop learning strategies and provide thematic insights into the subject areas. Detailed information can be found on the pre-course website.