Food and Nutrition Sciences
• The program focuses on the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on human health.
• It addresses the relationship between dietary habits and non-communicable chronic diseases.
• It offers career opportunities in nutrition, public health, nutrition education, and nutritional assessment.
• The Bachelor’s degree in “Food and Nutrition Sciences,” in collaboration with BOKU University, prepares students with scientific knowledge to improve individual and community health.
• They analyze food systems and assess human nutrition for optimal health.
• They apply principles of nutrition and evaluate food quality and safety across the entire food chain.
• They identify and monitor food contaminants, additives, and pollutants.
• They use research and biostatistical methods and prepare for interdisciplinary work and advanced studies.
• Public institutions, research organizations, and development projects related to food and public health.
• Food companies, processing industries, and consulting services in the field of food and nutrition.
• Participation in international teams developing projects on food systems and public health.
• Stable employment and mobility across Europe.
Kliti Rexhepi - Alumni, Nutritionist
“Studies in Food and Nutrition Sciences have provided me with a strong scientific foundation and practical knowledge about the role of nutrition in health, preparing me for real-world challenges and the labor market.”
Herga Protoduari - Alumni, Nutritionist
“My experience in Food and Nutrition Sciences has been essential for my professional development. The program has helped me understand nutrition in an integrated way and has equipped me with practical skills and analytical thinking for further development in this field.”
Hyrida Basha - Clinical Dietitian
“The Food and Nutrition Sciences program provides scientific and practical training, equipping students with skills in nutritional assessment, dietary planning, and improving health and well-being.“
Prof. Dr. Genc Burazeri - Professor, University of Medicine Tirana
“This program prepares professionals capable of linking nutrition with health and chronic diseases, contributing to prevention, health promotion, and effective policies for population well-being.“
- 27.8% of credits in natural sciences
- 30% of credits in technical sciences
- 18.9% of credits in socio-economic sciences
During the development of this program, an integrated interdisciplinary approach is applied, combining knowledge from natural sciences, health sciences, and the socio-economic dimension of nutrition. This approach aims to link the biological and biochemical foundations of nutrition with the factors that influence eating behavior, the food environment, and food production systems. The program integrates knowledge from various fields such as nutrition, public health, food technology, and social sciences, enabling students to comprehensively analyze the relationship between food, health, and socio-economic factors, from the individual level to the community level and food systems. In accordance with international higher education standards (Model Curricula), the program provides an integrated education that supports the development of critical thinking, the application of knowledge in practice, and preparation for the challenges of the labor market in the field of nutrition and public health.
- Nutrition Sciences
- Food Engineering, Food Biotechnology Profile