Program description
Master in Food Technology
The aim of MSc program 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.
The course is also taught in Portuguese.
Admission requirements
a) Holders of a degree in the areas of Food Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent degree, obtained in agreement with the principles of the Bologna Process.
b) Holders of a foreign academic degree: - attributed in a first cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a signatory state to this process; - recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a degree by the Scientific Councils, Technical-Scientific Councils, or Scientific Committee of the associated organizational units;
c) Where duly justified, holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Councils, Technical-Scientific Councils, or Scientific Committee of the associated organizational units.
Candidate Selection Criteria:
- Academic qualifications (degree and duration of the course)
- Education (final standings)
- Curricular Assessment (professional and scientific experience)
- In case of a tie the realization of interview will be required
Required Documentation
- Duly filled application form
- Certificates of academic qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of personal identification document (Citizen Card or equivalent)
- Recommendation letter (optional)
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Learn moreTuition fees
The full tuition price per annum for local/EU students is 1100 EUR.
The price per annum for International/Non-EU students is 2000 EUR.
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About this institute
University of Algarve
The University of Algarve (Portugal) is a young public university, with a student population with more than 8,000 and employs over 700 academics. In these last three decades, the University of Algarve has consolidated the link established with the regional...
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