Double Master’s Degree in Food Technology

Double Master’s Degree in Food Technology

The new program offered by the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is a double diploma degree in food technology taught in English in cooperation with a partner from Spain, University Miguel Hernandez of Elche. Students will spend part of the course in Spain and part in Poland, they will have the opportunity to write their master’s theses under the supervision of lecturers from both universities, and in the end they will receive two diplomas.

More academically oriented students might appreciate the fact that the new double diploma program stems from a long time partnership of both universities in research and PhD level education, which offers unique opportunities for further academic development, such as the International Doctoral School offered by the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences.

What makes this program unique is the emphasis placed on innovation and tradition – two equally important aspects of food. You will learn everything about production, safety and quality control and certification of food products, including innovations in meat, dairy, fish and plant-based food production. You will also find out more about neutraceuticals, functional food ingredients, and sustainability in the food industry, for example innovative packaging and alternatives to traditional animal products. As for the traditional aspect, during your time at each university you will have the opportunity to learn more about the regional cuisine and technologies specific to each country. While in Poland, you will learn more about Polish traditional foods and techniques, and the second semester spent at the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche in Orihuela will teach you more about the regional Valencian technologies and products, such as exotic fruit and vegetables, wines, cheese, seafood, snacks and confectionery. Apart from purely scientific issues, you will also learn the secrets of food marketing and market evaluation to recognise consumer needs and effectively promote your products. You will also learn how to build your academic career, raise funds for your research and publish your findings in academic journals.

Semester 1 (UPWr)

Biotechnology of plant products, forms of intellectual and industrial property, diploma seminar and laboratory

Semester 2 (UMH)

Biotechnological advances in food production, food hygiene, innovation in meat, dairy, fish and plant-based food production, sensory analysis as a tool for food innovation, management and funding of research, planning and preparation of scientific papers, research in quality and safety of animal products, master thesis.

Semester 3 (UPWr)

Aromatic profile in food and its relationship with quality, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, and functional food ingredients, innovative packaging, advanced methodologies in food quality and safety, advanced animal well-being, biosiustainability and assesment of food industry co-products, market research and directions of agro-food marketing, master thesis.

• Master of Science double-degree in Food Technology

Graduates of the programme gain qualifications to work as food technologists, product development scientists, quality managers, laboratory technicians, production and packaging managers and more.