Nutritional Therapy (B.Sc.) at SRH University Köln
Become the indispensable link between doctors and patients: with sound, evidence-based knowledge in nutritional counselling and therapy, start a future-proof career in healthcare — practice-oriented, hybrid, and with no enrolment cap (NC).
Nutrition as the Key to Health
Nutrition is the key to health. In the Bachelor's programme in Nutritional Therapy and Counselling, you gain sound knowledge and practical skills that prepare you perfectly to enter prevention, nutritional counselling, and nutritional therapy.
As a nutrition counsellor and nutritional therapist, you are an indispensable link between doctors and patients. You integrate individual nutrition concepts into the treatment plan, making a significant contribution to a favourable prognosis.
The programme combines practice-oriented training — through case studies, internships, and practical projects — with sound, evidence-based foundations taught in line with clinical guidelines. Particular emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration.
Programme at a Glance
- UniversitySRH University
- DegreeBachelor of Science
- Standard Duration6 Semesters
- LocationKöln (hybrid)
- LanguageGerman
- AdmissionNo enrolment cap (NC)
- ECTS180
- Study FormatHybrid
No Enrolment Cap · Hybrid Programme
What Will You Learn?
These core competencies will accompany you throughout your entire studies.
Practice-Oriented Training
Real case studies and practical projects instead of pure theory.
Evidence-Based Content
Scientifically grounded nutritional therapy in line with clinical guidelines.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Close cooperation across the entire healthcare sector.
Individual Nutrition Concepts
Developing concepts tailored precisely to patients.
Guideline-Compliant Therapy
Nutritional therapy according to recognised medical standards.
Prevention & Health Promotion
Integration into multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Did you know that unhealthy nutrition and an unfavourable lifestyle are responsible for over 70% of illnesses in Germany? Professional nutritional counselling and nutritional therapy are therefore an indispensable part of modern prevention and treatment.
Structure of the Programme
Six semesters across three progressively building phases.
1st–2nd Semester — Foundations
8 Modules
- Fundamentals of Nutritional Science6 ECTS
- Medical & Anatomical Foundations6 ECTS
- Biochemistry & Metabolism6 ECTS
- Academic Working Methods6 ECTS
3rd–4th Semester — Specialisation
8 Modules
- Nutritional Therapy for Diseases8 ECTS
- Nutritional Counselling & Communication6 ECTS
- Prevention & Health Promotion6 ECTS
- Interprofessional Collaboration6 ECTS
5th–6th Semester — Practice & Graduation
6 Modules + Thesis
- Internship in Nutritional Counselling12 ECTS
- Case Studies & Project Work6 ECTS
- Evidence-Based Therapy Concepts6 ECTS
- Bachelor's Thesis12 ECTS
Your Career Prospects After Graduation
With your degree in nutritional counselling and nutritional therapy, numerous career opportunities open up to you. Whether you work in clinical or outpatient settings, specialise in prevention work and education, or set up your own practice — the state accreditation of your programme paves the way into these exciting professional fields.
Possible Fields of Work & Employers
- ✓Clinical Nutrition Counseling (Clinics & Hospitals)
- ✓Outpatient Nutrition Practices
- ✓Prevention Work & Health Promotion
- ✓Rehabilitation Facilities
- ✓Occupational Health Management
- ✓Own Practice (Self-Employment)
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