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The innovative master’s programme in "Global Food, Nutrition and Health” (GFNH) provides interdisciplinary training for global changemakers at the intersection of global health and the world food system. It combines insights from health and nutritional sciences with a social science perspective that draws on political science, law, management, sociology and public health.
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The core competencies taught in the programme enable our graduates to understand and solve problems in the field of global food, nutrition and health from an interdisciplinary perspective. To this end, the programme combines insights from health and nutritional sciences with an interdisciplinary social science perspective that draws on political science, law, management, sociology and public health.
GFNH is ideal for graduates of nutrition and health sciences, medicine or ecotrophology who want to upskill and prepare themselves for careers in international organizations, NGOs or development cooperation. GFNH is also a great fit for social science graduates, e.g., in political science, sociology or anthropology, who want to develop or deepen a thematic focus on food, nutrition and health.
The programme expects students to be committed to developing an interdisciplinary social science perspective, given that courses in political science, sociology, law, business and public health are at the core of the GFNH curriculum."
Requirements for the admission to the study programme are:
- a Bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 ("gut") or better in nutrition or health sciences, e.g. in (food and) health sciences, nutrition sciences, health economics, nursing/care, psychology, social sciences, politics, medicine or public health;
- the successful completion of an aptitude test;
- a language certificate ENGLISH level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR);
- a language certificate GERMAN level A1 of the CEFR; can be obtained during the first year of the programme.
For applicants with the German Abitur: The language level B2+/C1 or better is accepted as proof of your English language skills. This is usually achieved if you have studied English from the 5th grade until the Abitur.
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- Delve deeper into your favourite subjects with elective courses and internships
- Study in an international environment
- Become employable in multiple fast-growing fields
The gap in food availability between high-income and low-income countries is widening. While the global hunger index published by Welthungerhilfe, IFPRI and Concern Worldwide indicates alarming levels of hunger in many countries, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and young people is rising worldwide. To understand this “double burden of malnutrition”, a comprehensive interdisciplinary perspective is necessary that takes into account the adverse effects of climate change as well as the complex political, social, and cultural dimensions of food, nutrition and health.
The master’s programme in “Global Food, Nutrition and Health” (GFNH) teaches students the interdisciplinary skills that are necessary to develop and implement solutions to these truly global challenges at the intersection of food, nutrition and health.
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Quelle: Universität Bayreuth/ Campus Kulmbach
While benefiting from the programme’s holistic approach, you will also have the opportunity to choose focus areas and gather experience through numerous elective courses, attractive international exchange options and a mandatory two-month internship which can be completed in Germany or abroad.
Quelle: Universität Bayreuth/ Campus Kulmbach
Small classes and close personal contact with lecturers and the Study Service create ideal study conditions for international students. The Campus in Kulmbach offers students the opportunity to make international contacts while studying in Kulmbach, as more than half of the students come from abroad. Course contents are taught in a global context and made tangible through intensive intercultural exchange.
Quelle: Universität Bayreuth/ Campus Kulmbach
You become an expert on the world food system and its implications for nutrition and health. As a global expert and changemaker, you will be able to apply your new knowledge and skills in a variety of sectors. Potential employers include international organizations, national and subnational ministries, development cooperation agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political and policy advice institutions, international food companies, research institutions.
Quelle: Universität Bayreuth/ Campus Kulmbach
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Interdisciplinary approach to Global Health
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A comprehensive, transformative master's programme
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Weiterempfehlungsrate
- 70% empfehlen den Studiengang weiter
- 30% empfehlen den Studiengang nicht weiter
Standorte
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Campus Kulmbach
Uni Bayreuth
Fritz-Hornschuch-Str. 13
95326 Kulmbach
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