Nutrition and Dietetics

Interested in nutrition? As a nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, you will provide nutritional support to people with and without medical issues.

As a nutritional specialist, you will address a wide range of dietary topics, advise and help people change their eating habits. This practice-based course combines expertise in nutrition, medicine and communication. You will study full-time or part-time in Bern.

«The living environment of my clients is very important to me»: Experts talk about the versatility of their profession as nutritionists with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (in German).

Begin your studies in autumn 2027.

Factsheet

  • Title/Degree Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Specialisations
  • Mode of study Full-time (6 semesters)
    Part-time (7–12 semesters)
    + Practical Supplementary Module (10 months)
  • Start date Week 34 (courses starting in week 38)
    → Registration opens on 1 October 2026
    Week 6 (courses starting in week 10)
    → Registration opens on 1 March 2027
  • Application deadline 15 February (start of term in week 34)
    15 June (start of term in week 6)
  • ECTS credits 180 ECTS credits
  • Teaching language German
  • Location Bern
  • School School of Health Professions
  • Next info event 22 September 2026

This degree programme is offered in German. For detailed information, please go to the German page.