Master in Food Technology
University of Algarve
Key Information
Campus location
Faro, Portugal
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Please note, that this master is taught in Portuguese and English;
Este mestrado é lecionado em Português e Inglês;
Master in Food Technology
The aim of MSc programme in Food Technology is to provide a general understanding of food properties and production, and knowledge in technologies involved in the production of safe and healthy food that qualifies the recipient not only to analyse and control, but also to design, innovate and develop food production systems and food products. Those completing the MSc in Food Technology can integrate research and development (R&D) institutions/departments, food company’s technical staff or work at intermediate/senior management level in the food industry.
The acquired skills will enable them to carry out activities associated with e.g. the processing and analysis of food and (alcoholic) beverages, research and development of new food products and processes, food safety and quality, assessment and mitigation of environmental impact of the food industry, traceability and authenticity of food products.
Tecnologia de Alimentos
O mestrado em Tecnologia de Alimentos pretende formar mestres com capacidades de intervenção profissional ao nível da conceção e inovação no domínio das ciências e tecnologias da área alimentar.
O desenvolvimento de produtos alimentares requer o conhecimento e a compreensão da natureza física, química e biológica dos alimentos, das alterações resultantes do processamento tecnológico e dos métodos de controlar as diferentes etapas da produção com vista à obtenção de produtos finais com a qualidade desejada.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
As we are a public university, no studentships are available for Bachelor, Master or PhD degrees, independently of the students nationality. Nevertheless, for the second academic year (thesis research) there is a possibility to apply for a studentship within research projects running in our science and technology centers. You can apply for a studentship while completing your first academic year of the Master but we cannot guarantee that there will be funding for all students for the second research year.
Pelo facto de sermos uma universidade pública, não há opções de financiamento disponíveis para este mestrado.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Those completing the MSc in Food Technology can integrate research and development (R&D) institutions/departments, food company’s technical staff or work at intermediate/senior management level in the food industry. The acquired skills will enable them to carry out activities associated with e.g. the processing and analysis of food and (alcoholic) beverages, research and development of new food products and processes, food safety and quality, assessment and mitigation of environmental impact of the food industry, traceability and authenticity of food products.