Degree programme: Bachelor, Full-time
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?

Academic Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc)

Mode of Study

Full-time / 6 Semesters / 180 ECTS

Language of instruction

German

Head of Degree Programme

Elisabeth Pail MSc MBA

Campus

Bad Gleichenberg

Department

Health Studies

Institute

Dietetics and Nutrition

Current application period (for winter semester) until:

22.03.2027

Dates

Tuition Fee (for citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland)

€ 363,36 per semester

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.

Key topics

Internship

Career paths

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.

News

All news News

Welcome to the 2026/2027 Academic Year

To mark the start of the academic year, we have put together a summary of the most important information, points of contact …

05.10.2026 Blog

The Master’s question

Anyone wishing to continue studying after completing a Bachelor’s has to address the Master’s question: how to proceed …

16.03.2026 Blog

Here we go: Welcome to the 2025/2026 academic year

What’s happening over the next few days and weeks? We have the overview for the 2025/2026 academic year for you.

26.09.2025 News

Events

All events Events

Nov 10

Study Talks

Online, 2026, 16:00 – 17:00

Mar 12

Open House 2027: FH JOANNEUM Bad Gleichenberg

FH JOANNEUM Bad Gleichenberg, 2027, 09:00 – 15:00

Projects

All projects Projects

OpenSense

Mindfulness training in virtual reality: the integrative mind-body based approach may help to change the way people think and feel in a positive sense. A technical VR prototype developed in OpenSense is intended to raise awareness of various aspects of sensory perception through virtual mindfulness training and aims to motivate people with dementia to stimulate their senses in everyday life.

The Health Perception Lab (HPL) project is attempting to develop a special type of bread.

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 attempting to develop a special type of bread which meets the approval of both children and nutrition experts.

The right nutrition is an important factor for healthy old age.

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 integrated into the kitchen can function as a digital nutritional assistant and help older people maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Degree programme: Bachelor, Full-time
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 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?