Life & Biomedical SciencesPostgraduate · Life & Biomedical Sciences · 📍 Freising, Germany
MSc Nutrition and Biomedicine
Technical University of Munich
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- October 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- €6,000 / year
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this master's
Course overview
Taught at TUM's Weihenstephan campus in Freising, half an hour from central Munich, this master's sits at the join between nutritional science and clinical biomedicine — metabolism, molecular nutrition and the biology of diet-related disease.
It is a laboratory-heavy programme aimed at students heading into biomedical research, food and pharmaceutical R&D or public-health nutrition, and it is taught entirely in English.
Key modules
- Molecular Nutrition
- Human Metabolism and Nutritional Physiology
- Biostatistics and Study Design
- Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Medicine
- Laboratory Rotation
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A bachelor's degree in nutritional science, biology, biochemistry, food science or a related life-science subject, with evidence of laboratory training; TUM's aptitude assessment applies.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall
- PTE Academic: 59 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route — your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ October 2026
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Germany.
- Biomedical Researcher
- Clinical Nutrition Scientist
- Food Industry R&D Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
- Public Health Nutrition Analyst
Post-study work in Germany: Up to 18 months. Read the Germany student visa guide.
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MSc Nutrition and Biomedicine: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MSc Nutrition and Biomedicine at Technical University of Munich?
A bachelor's degree in nutritional science, biology, biochemistry, food science or a related life-science subject, with evidence of laboratory training; TUM's aptitude assessment applies. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 overall; PTE Academic 59 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MSc Nutrition and Biomedicine cost?
Since winter 2024/25 TUM charges non-EU students €4,000–€6,000 per semester depending on the programme — confirm the exact fee for this master's Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MSc Nutrition and Biomedicine?
This course has intakes in October 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.