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Deutsch Who is the Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Therapy and Counselling at SRH University suitable for?
The Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Therapy and Counselling is aimed at anyone seeking a solid academic education in the field of nutritional sciences, counselling, and therapy. The programme is ideal for you if you wish to work later in outpatient and clinical facilities, in prevention, healthcare, or educational institutions – for example as a nutrition counsellor, nutritional therapist, in consumer organisations, or independently in your own practice. The course is also a suitable choice for those interested in scientific research, teaching, and public relations in the field of nutrition. It addresses both school graduates with university entrance qualification and professionally qualified individuals from healthcare professions.
What admission requirements must you meet?
To gain access to the Bachelor's programme in Nutritional Therapy and Counselling, you need one of the following university entrance qualifications:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification
- a recognised equivalent foreign university entrance qualification
- University entrance for qualified professionals (e.g. after vocational training and several years of professional experience, according to state regulations)
For international applicants, proof of German language skills at C1 level is required (e.g. TestDaF or DSH). Additionally, a tabular CV with a current passport photo as well as a copy of an ID must be submitted. For applicants with vocational training in the healthcare sector, entry into a higher semester is possible after individual assessment (e.g. dietitian). Admission is granted after examination of the documents and an interview.
Personally, you should have an interest in scientific and medical contexts, especially in biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology. Communication skills and willingness to work interdisciplinarily are important, as interaction with patients as well as with stakeholders in the healthcare sector is a central aspect. Reflective ability and analytical thinking are necessary for scientific work. Teamwork, empathy, and a high sense of responsibility complete the profile. Self-motivation and the ability to learn independently are explicitly promoted within the university’s didactic concept.
Which content is covered in detail in the Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Therapy and Counselling?
In the Bachelor degree programme Nutrition Therapy and Counselling at SRH University, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge to develop and implement individual nutrition concepts. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and covers all relevant fields of competence that are essential for the prevention and therapy of nutrition-related diseases. The content is based on current scientific standards and guidelines. The central modules and areas of competence include:
- Natural science and medical fundamentals: Biochemistry, anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology
- Nutrition sciences: Nutritional physiology, nutrition theory, nutrition across the lifespan, nutrition medical diagnostics
- Food sciences: Food studies, food technology, food safety, hygiene, toxicology
- Nutrition medicine and dietetics: Obesity therapy, diabetology, metabolic disorders, clinical nutrition, food intolerances
- Counselling and communication: Nutritional psychology, conversation techniques, nutrition communication, application of the German-Nutrition Care Process (G-NCP)
- Scientific practice: Scientific work, evidence-based decision-making, statistics, guideline-compliant action
- Practical experience: Orientation and advanced internship, practice-oriented student projects with real case studies
Through the combination of theoretical know-how and practice-oriented projects, you will be specifically prepared for complex questions in nutrition therapy. You will learn to formulate evidence-based recommendations, apply diagnostic knowledge and implement individual nutrition plans within interprofessional teams.
How is the course structured and what organisational form can you expect?
The programme is designed as a hybrid face-to-face study and is divided into 6 semesters (180 ECTS). SRH University uses the CORE principle, which focuses on practice-oriented and competence-based learning. You study in a block structure with 5-week modules, promoting concentrated and efficient learning.
- Hybrid concept: Participation either on site at the Cologne or Gera campus – or flexibly online from home
- Small learning groups and individual support from lecturers
- High practical orientation through case studies, internships, projects and interprofessional learning settings
- Modular structure, so that you can specifically deepen thematic priorities
- Integrated internships to gain early insights into the professional field
The structured study model enables you to link theoretical and practical content closely and prepare yourself optimally for the start of your career.
What career opportunities and professional possibilities does this degree offer you?
With the Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Therapy and Counselling, you open up a broad professional field at the interface between healthcare, prevention and research. You are qualified for advisory, therapeutic and scientific activities. Possible career paths include, for example:
- Self-employment in your own practice for nutrition therapy and counselling
- Clinical and outpatient facilities: Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, medical care centres (MVZs), specialist physician practices
- Specialised practices, e.g. oncology, diabetology, gastroenterology
- Pharmacies and palliative care sectors: Nutrition therapy in the pharmaceutical or hospice context
- Patient organisations, consumer associations and public health departments
- Educational institutions: Schools, universities, nutrition education programmes
- Health prevention in companies or public authorities
- Science journalism in the field of nutritional sciences
- Research and teaching: Participation in research projects, assistance in studies or scientific institutions
- International organisations: Nutrition counselling in crisis areas, development aid projects
The degree also qualifies you for advanced Master’s programmes, e.g. in Medical Nutritional Science or Nutrition Therapy. This also opens the path to a PhD and a scientific career.
At which study location is the Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Therapy and Counselling offered?
You can start the programme at two locations of SRH University:
- Cologne
- Gera
The hybrid study structure allows you to attend courses optionally on site at the campus or in virtual classrooms online. The universities have modern learning spaces and offer good conditions for small group work and personal exchange. The block structure supports focused learning – regardless of whether you use the face-to-face format or digital offerings.
What costs can you expect for the face-to-face study at SRH University and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees for the Bachelor in Nutrition Therapy and Counselling currently amount to €490 per month. Over the standard study period of 6 semesters (36 months), this results in a total amount of approximately €17,640 (subject to change). In addition, a one-time enrolment fee of €750 is payable. No extra costs arise for exams or repetitions.
- Tuition fees: €490 per month
- Enrolment fee: €750 (one-time)
- Cost transparency: All examinations are covered without additional fees
Various options are available for financing. These include, among others:
- BAföG for eligible applicants
- Scholarship programmes offered by the university and external institutions
- Educational loans from banks and funding bodies
- Installment payment models offered by the university
- Support programmes for students in special life situations
SRH University actively supports you in selecting suitable financing options and places great value on sound financial planning for your studies.
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