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UniLaSalle
Bachelor+Master in Agro, Food & Environmental Engineering
- Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
Master degree, BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Agro-ecological, food, and environmental transitions know no borders. Neither do we! Join us to learn about the challenges of agriculture, food, and the environment on an international scale. A real window into the world, this course will enable you to develop your knowledge and skills for international professions. Join the only 100% English-language engineering program in France, and immerse yourself in the multicultural atmosphere of our Rouen campus!


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University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Master in Food Technology
- Olsztyn, Poland
Master degree
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Food Science of the UWM in Olsztyn, in collaboration with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering of the University of Applied Sciences in Offenburg, offers an opportunity to take up full-time, 3-semester, second degree master studies in the Food technology and human nutrition, in the field of food engineering.


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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Master in Food Science
- Kaunas, Lithuania
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The master program Food Sciences aims to educate qualified professionals able to use food research results at food factories and develop new products complying with demands of customers and satisfying their needs of healthy nutrition. In addition, graduates get competences in human resource management, organisation of production process and confidence for quick self-adjustment to continuously changing market.


University of Helsinki
Master in Food Sciences
- Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
What do they eat now? What is behind the good taste of food? Raw materials? Processing technologies? How to improve the healthiness, safety, ecology and ethics of food and food processing? If this is for you, apply to the Master's Programme in Food Sciences the University of Helsinki.


Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Masters in Food and Landscape
- Alnarp, Sweden
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Help create future sustainable perspectives on food by learning about the relation between food, people and places.
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University of Parma
Master in Food Science and Technology
- Parma, Italy
Master degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
The Second-cycle Degree in Food Science and Technology is aimed at Italian and foreign students interested in the disciplines food technology, food safety and quality. The Second-cycle Degree Course is structured so as to represent the natural continuation of studies for graduates possessing university degrees in Food Science and Technology and in Gastronomic Sciences, but may also be of interest to graduates in other scientific-technical disciplines in the fields of chemistry, biology and engineering in possession of an adequate curriculum.


Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Master of Engineering in Food Science
- Jelgava, Latvia
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Food and beverage industry is one of biggest and steady growing manufacturing sector in terms of jobs and value added. Over the last century, the global population has quadrupled and food demand is expected to increase anywhere between 59% to 98% by 2050. More and more qualified specialists will be needed who can analyse the nutritional content of food, discover new food products, and research ways to make processed foods safe and healthy.


University of Algarve
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Master in Food Technology
- Faro, Portugal
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
The MSc programme in Food Technology aims to provide a general understanding of food properties and production, and knowledge of 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.


Universidad de Murcia
Master's Degree in Nutrition, Technology and Food Safety
- Murcia, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
The Master in Nutrition, Technology and Food Safety aims to provide advanced and multidisciplinary scientific training in the field of Human Nutrition, Food Technology and Food Safety in order to train professionals who can take actions to improve the quality of subjects. raw and finished food products, always seeking the development of a production and distribution system for safe food, nutritionally adequate and attractive to the consumer.


University of Bologna
Master in Food Safety and Food Risk Management
- Bologna, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master Degree (MSc) in Food Safety and Food Risk Management is an inter-university degree course coordinated by the University of Parma in agreement with: Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Piacenza, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the University of Ferrara.


University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Master in Biotechnology and Food Science
- Prague, Czech Republic
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The program prepares graduates to become experts with high-level knowledge in biotechnologies and bioengineering and food science, with an emphasis on food quality and safety. The broadly designed structure of this program—together with the intentional connection between chemical, biological, and engineering education—opens a wide range of career options to graduates. The program extends and deepens general knowledge gained at the Bachelor's level in biochemistry, organic and physical chemistry, biology, microbiology, food technology and analysis, and in the fundamentals in biotechnology and bioengineering. Students may hone their expertise by properly choosing elective courses.


The University of Milan
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Master's Degree in Environmental and Food Economics
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
The relationship between the environment, natural resources, and the agri-food system plays a central role in the development of modern societies. The issues of sustainable economic development, the management of natural and energy resources, and the sustainability of the agri-food system represent new economic and policy challenges. This Master’s degree in Environmental and Food Economics, taught in English, provides the conceptual and analytical tools for participants to be able to address those challenges.

Maastricht University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Master Health Food Innovation Management
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Are you interested in developing new food and nutrition solutions to optimise health and prevent and treat disease? Would you like to know how a health food product goes from being just an idea to being launched in the market? And would you like to be involved in creating commercially viable foods that are both tasty and healthy? Then Health Food Innovation Management could be just the program for you.


Scuola Politecnica di Design SPD
Master of Arts in Food Design
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master's Degree in Food Design aims at enabling students to become professionals of the food industry and of all the related sectors and to combine marketing and communication skills with sensitivity and with the ability to manage design project methods.


Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Food Research, Development and Innovation
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
In this master's degree, students will develop the ability to analyse the various processes involved in research, development and innovation activities in the food industry.


Basque Culinary Center
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Master's Degree in Food Fermentation
- San Sebastián, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Explore the Gastronomic and Transformative Potential of Fermentation with the Only Specialized Máster in Food Fermentation. Science, flavor, and sustainability come together to expand the uses and applications of fermentation in the kitchen through microorganisms and enzymes.
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What is Food Science?
Food science studies food and how it relates to the environment, society, and economy. It includes the study of food production, processing, safety, and nutrition. Food science also encompasses the study of foodborne illness and contamination.
What can I do with a degree in Food Science?
A degree in food science can lead to a career in the food industry, working in areas such as food production, processing, safety, and nutrition. Food science graduates may also work in the area of foodborne illness and contamination research. There are opportunities for those with a background in food science to work in government agencies or private companies that are involved in the regulation of the food industry. Food science graduates may pursue careers in academia, teaching and conducting research at universities and colleges.
Why study Food Science?
Food science is important for several reasons. It helps us understand how food affects our health and the environment, which can help improve food production and processing methods, ensuring food we eat is safe and nutritious. By studying food science, we can also learn more about how to prevent and control foodborne illness. Finally, food science helps us understand the complex economic and social factors that impact food production and consumption.
Food Science degrees
Food science degrees are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate programs typically last for four years and cover topics such as food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition. Graduate programs usually last for two years and include coursework in advanced food science topics encompassing food physics and engineering.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.