Food Safety, B.Sc. Dual Study Program
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Lebensmittelsicherheit (B.Sc.) is a free dual study program at Hochschule Fresenius, offered in cooperation with Hochschule Geisenheim University. You combine practical training in the food industry with application-oriented university study so you can make food safe and marketable and build a career in quality, hygiene, and consumer protection.
The program is conducted in a block model and uses modern lab facilities for experimental work and instrumental analysis. Through practical, product-focused learning and choice modules, you can tailor your studies toward different food categories and management topics while completing a dual bachelor qualification.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Basics for food safety with modules such as Mathematik, Physikalische Grundlagen, Allgemeine Mikrobiologie zur Lebensmittelsicherheit, and Lebensmittelrecht
- Core science foundations including Allgemeine und anorganische Chemie, Organische Chemie, and Biochemie
- Skills and preparation for practice-oriented work through Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik
- Food microbiology and applied food safety standards with modules like Lebensmittelmikrobiologie and HACCP und Lebensmittelsicherheitsstandards
- Process and analytics foundations such as Grundlagen der Lebensmittel-Verfahrenstechnik, Instrumentelle Analytik I, and Statistik und Biometrie I
- Elective pools in food-specific areas (for example Pflanzliche Lebensmittel, Tierische Schädlinge, Wahlpflichtmodule HGU and HF) to align learning with your interests
- Advanced food safety and quality management choices from elective modules such as HACCP und Lebensmittelsicherheitsstandards, Unternehmensführung, and selected dual case study projects
- Final phase learning and assessment including Bachelor-Thesis (12 CP) and Bachelor-Kolloquium (3 CP)
Curriculum
Food Safety, B.Sc. dual study program (Lebensmittelsicherheit – dual) organised across 6 semesters with a total of 180 CP; the module handbook lists ECTS Credits per module and the curriculum plan lists the semester placement.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Pflichtmodule (1. Studienjahr) | Allgemeine und anorganische Chemie | ||
| Biochemie | ||||
| Fach- und Wirtschaftsenglisch I | ||||
| Grundlagen der Lebensmittelverfahrenstechnik | ||||
| Mathematik | ||||
| Semester 2 | Pflichtmodule (1. Studienjahr) | Allgemeine Mikrobiologie zur Lebensmittelsicherheit | ||
| Fach- und Wirtschaftsenglisch II | ||||
| HACCP und Lebensmittelsicherheitsstandards | ||||
| Instrumentelle Analytik | ||||
| Organische Chemie | ||||
| Physikalische Grundlagen | ||||
| Statistik und Biometrie | ||||
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Schlüsselqualifikationen | ||||
| Semester 3 | Pflichtmodule (2. Studienjahr) + Wahlmodule | Pflanzliche Lebensmittel | ||
| Prozessorientiertes Qualitätsmangement | ||||
| Reinigung und Hygiene | ||||
| Tierische Lebensmittel | ||||
| Tierische Schädlinge | ||||
| Convenience-Lebensmittel, Back- und Süßwaren | ||||
| Getränke | ||||
| Spezielle tierische Lebensmittel | ||||
| Semester 4 | Pflichtmodule (2. Studienjahr) + Wahlpflichtmodule | Auditieren | ||
| Bioanalytik | ||||
| HACCP und Lebensmittelsicherheitsstandards | ||||
| Instrumentelle Analytik | ||||
| Lebensmittelmikrobiologie | ||||
| Tierische Lebensmittel | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Convenience-Lebensmittel, Back- und Süßwaren | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Getränke | ||||
| Semesters 5–6 | Abschlussphase (3. Studienjahr) inkl. Bachelor-Thesis | Bachelor-Thesis | ||
| Kolloquium zur Bachelor-Thesis | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Convenience-Lebensmittel, Back- und Süßwaren | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Getränke | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Pflanzliche Lebensmittel | ||||
| Duales Fallstudienprojekt Tierische Lebensmittel | ||||
| Advanced Business English | ||||
| Digitalisierung in der Getränke- und Lebensmittelindustrie | ||||
| Nachhaltige Entwicklung in der Lebensmittelwirtschaft | ||||
| Pflanzenschutzmaßnahmen | ||||
| Physiologie | ||||
| Projektmanagement | ||||
| Recht | ||||
| Unternehmensführung | ||||
| Total | All compulsory modules, elective/wahlpflicht modules, and the dual Bachelor thesis with thesis colloquium; total across the dual study curriculum. | |||
Career outcomes
- You train directly for food safety roles in production and processing companies, where quality and safety standards must be applied every day.
- You build strong analytical and lab-focused competence through modules like Instrumentelle Analytik and Lebensmittelmikrobiologie, helping you work confidently in laboratory and monitoring environments.
- You develop practical quality assurance skills with HACCP und Lebensmittelsicherheitsstandards and related quality-management learning outcomes that employers use in real compliance workflows.
- You gain a professional profile for roles in quality management and quality assurance (including internal food safety control) and for tasks linked to food surveillance and oversight bodies.
- You combine scientific fundamentals with industry-relevant communication and documentation skills, supporting you in moving into responsibility-focused positions as your experience grows.
Employability rate
Graduates of food safety-related Bachelor programmes typically face strong hiring demand in Germany’s food manufacturing, processing, retail, and food surveillance areas, with an estimated employability rate of about 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%.
Together, this indicates generally stable prospects for graduates entering quality assurance, lab, and compliance-oriented roles in the food sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign higher education entrance) | International applicants with a school-leaving qualification earned abroad must provide a recognised higher education entrance qualification for university study in Germany. For the dual programme, the Hochschulzugangsberechtigung is required along with the training agreement. |
| Dual programme requirement (training agreement + university entrance) | Admission to the dual B.Sc. requires an Ausbildung contract (or training agreement) in a relevant training occupation and a minimum period of training before programme start, alongside the higher education entrance qualification. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering | Conditional match | International applicants are expected to demonstrate eligibility via their foreign higher education entrance qualification and a relevant training agreement for the food/chemistry-related field used for this dual pathway. If your prior studies relate to food science, chemistry, or laboratory work, it may help you align your academic background with the programme content. |
Language requirements
The degree programme is taught in German. If you do not already meet the required German level, you may need to provide recognised language proof as part of your application, depending on how your university confirms admission.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The programme page states there are no tuition fees (no Studiengebühren). |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | The programme page lists a semester fee of EUR 0,-. |
| Monthly training allowance | EUR 0 / total program | The programme page shows a monthly amount of 0,- (as displayed on the course key facts). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | October 02, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Arrange your training agreement first
For this dual B.Sc. you need a training agreement (Ausbildungsvertrag) in a relevant training occupation. International applicants should identify a suitable training company and secure the contract before the university enrolment step.
Prepare your foreign higher education entrance documents
Gather proof of your higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad and make sure it is eligible for admission to a German bachelor programme. If your qualification does not directly match German access requirements, follow the official international applicant guidance used by the admitting university for foreign documents.
Apply during the published application window
Submit your application through the university’s application process during the published period for the Winter semester. Use the official portal instructions and submit all required documents within the stated deadline for the intake you want.
Submit remaining documents and complete enrolment steps
After you have applied, monitor requests from the admissions or student services team and provide any missing items within the requested timeline. Once admission conditions are fulfilled, follow the enrolment instructions for programme start at the Winter semester.