Master of Science · Full-time · On Campus
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Switzerland
Master of Science
On Campus
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Switzerland
Food Science and Nutrition
The sequence of this master's tracks food along its route into the body and then into the population. It opens at the molecular end, with food chemistry and biochemistry beside human nutrition and metabolism. It then moves to processing and preservation technologies, where food is handled as something manufactured at scale. The taught year closes with nutrition in disease prevention and public health. The same substance is examined three times over: as chemistry, as a manufactured product, and as a determinant of population health.
Deciding which of those vantage points interests you most is worth doing early, because the graduate roles named here sit at different points along that chain: food scientist and food safety consultant on the production side, dietetic counselling closer to individuals, public health advisor at the population end. The calendar is also short by ETH standards, three semesters across eighteen months with the last reserved for independent research, so there is little room to change direction once the taught part is under way. The programme is full-time and taught in English at ETH's Zurich campus.
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The Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is a 1.5-year, full-time on-campus program that focuses on the scientific study of food systems, human nutrition, and food-related health outcomes. The program covers key areas such as food chemistry, nutritional science, food safety, and metabolic processes, combining biological and chemical principles to understand how food impacts human health. Students gain strong analytical and laboratory skills through research-based learning and practical applications.
Graduates are well-prepared for nutrition and food science careers in food industries, healthcare organizations, research institutes, and public health agencies, as well as for doctoral studies. With a strong emphasis on food systems and nutritional science, the program equips students with the expertise needed to improve food quality, safety, and human health outcomes.
Key Facts
Program Details
Degree: Master of Science
Location: Switzerland
Academic Information
Area of study: Nutrition & Dietetics
Study Format
Study Type: On Campus
Format: Full-time
Language
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Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations in Food Science and Nutrition
- Introduction to Food Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Human Nutrition and Metabolism
- Research Methods in Food Science and Nutrition
Semester 2 – Advanced Food Science and Nutrition
- Food Processing and Preservation Technologies
- Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Public Health
- Seminar: Innovations in Food Science and Nutritional Health
Semester 3 – Master’s Thesis & Research Project
- Independent Research / Thesis
- Data Analysis in Food Science and Nutrition
- Final Presentation & Research Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science and Nutrition Master’s program are well-prepared for careers in nutrition research, food safety, dietetic counseling, and food product development. They can work as nutritionists, food scientists, public health advisors, and food safety consultants. The increasing demand for healthy, sustainable food products and dietary solutions ensures strong career prospects in healthcare, food industries, and research organizations focused on improving public health through better nutrition.
Why Choose This Program
The Food Science and Nutrition program combines principles of food science with nutrition to address global health challenges. Students gain expertise in food processing, nutrition science, and public health, preparing them to contribute to the development of healthier food products and sustainable nutrition strategies. The program emphasizes both scientific research and practical applications, ensuring graduates are ready to promote public health through innovative food science and nutrition solutions.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +41 44 632 11 11
Email: studiensekretariat@ethz.ch
Address: ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Raemistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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Switzerland
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