Dietetics and Nutrition
Department of Health Studies

Dietetics and Nutrition

 

What is a healthy diet? That’s one of today’s hottest topics. Our students know the answer and are experts as regards the right diet for individuals in every situation of life. Why not join us in helping to make our society more healthy?

What you will learn:

Implementing nutritional treatment plans

Calculating the nutritional value

Conducting nutritional therapy consultations

Analysing aspects of diet

Addressing scientific issues

Planning and implementing projects

Did you know, …

… that only dieticians and doctors are allowed by law to treat people with special dietary requirements (if ill or suspected of being ill) using nutritional therapy?

Other professionals in the nutrition sector may only work in health promotion with healthy individuals.

Did you know, …

… that external work placements form part of the course from the second semester on?

This gives our students the best possible preparation for working life.

Did you know, …

… that students develop organisational, personal and social skills as well as technical and scientific expertise during the course?

This is a continuous gradual process as students attain defined learning goals. A special focus is placed on the combination of theory and practice.

Did you know, …

… that students help on research projects while studying on the course?

Scientific expertise is nurtured in practical terms by working on real-life projects.

Did you know, …

… that international activities take place on several levels in the course?

These include joint classes and projects with international partners as well as international mobility of students and teaching staff. This helps improve students’ language skills and promote (inter)cultural and global awareness.

Did you know, …

… that all our lecturers have extensive practical experience?

This ensures that the course content is relevant and up-to-date and encourages a practical approach to teaching.

Find out more about the degree programme

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.
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Three research projects launched with a total...

Over the coming years, FH JOANNEUM will be conducting research in three additional future-oriented fields: projects for the early identification of...
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Open House 2019: FH JOANNEUM Graz

Find out what it is like to study at FH JOANNEUM in Graz by attending our Open House event on 16 March 2019. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Open House 2019: FH JOANNEUM Bad Gleichenberg

Find out what it is like to study at FH JOANNEUM in Bad Gleichenberg by attending our Open House event on 23 March 2019. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Education and teaching concepts for healthy...

The “Education and Teaching Concepts” project carried out by the Health Perception Lab (HPL) aims to prevent obesity using a dual strategy: the computer...
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Star Bread

Childhood obesity is a problem that stems in part from the consumption of unhealthy foodstuffs. That’s why a Health Perception Lab (HPL) project is...
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DIAFIT

An important factor in ensuring a healthy old age, free of discomfort, is the right nutrition. The DIAFIT project examines how an interactive terminal...