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Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier CIHEAM IAMM MS Food Quality and Chemistry of Natural Products
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier CIHEAM IAMM

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier CIHEAM IAMM

MS Food Quality and Chemistry of Natural Products

Montpellier, France

Master degree

French

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The MS Food Quality and Chemistry of Natural Products program focuses on the scientific principles and technologies vital for ensuring food safety and quality. This program dives deep into the chemistry and technology of natural products, allowing students to explore food quality assessment, production processes, and food regulations. It typically lasts for two years and equips students with hands-on experience in laboratories to understand food properties and safety measures.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, such as food safety inspection, quality assurance, product development, and regulatory affairs. Potential roles may include food chemist, quality control manager, and food safety auditor, where they'll contribute to improving food quality and compliance with health standards.

Increasing concern over issues on food and uses of natural products in the Mediterranean area has formed the basis for a Master’s of Science (M.Sc.) degree on “Food Quality and Chemistry of Natural Products”. The programme is chemistry oriented and aims at the specialisation of students in Food Quality concepts, Food Authenticity, various aspects of Natural Product Chemistry, and at the valorisation of Agrifood Renewable Sources for added value products. The postgraduate programme promotes expertise on quality control and various natural product applications as well as on high technology up-to-date laboratory instrumentation of analytical and preparative scope. The attainment of the M.Sc. degree qualifies them to successfully continue their doctorate studies and/or pursue an expert’s career in both the public and private sector.