The general objective of the Master of Science in Food Technology is to provide a multi-disciplinary and specialized professional education in food technology, with special emphasis on postharvest and food preservation engineering on the one hand and food science and technology on the other.
After graduation you are equipped to become a food technology professional with the necessary technical and managerial knowledge, skills and attitudes to successfully contribute to solving problems related to food security. The programme focuses particularly on developing countries where food/nutrient security is and will continue to be a major concern and key challenge.
PROGRAMME
The Master of Science in Food Technology (IUPFOOD) (120 ECTS)
consists of four major segments:
• In-depth education segment (60 ECTS) consisting of master
level courses in food science, engineering and food
engineering
• Specialisation segment (17-19 ECTS) consisting of a set of
in depth courses linked to one of the two options (‘postharvest
and food preservation engineering’ or ‘food science and
technology’).
• Elective courses segment (11 – 13 ECTS) consisting of
courses on specific food related subjects.
• Master’s thesis segment (30 ECTS) consisting of an
advanced research topic in the field of food technology.
Throughout the programme emphasis is given to six learning tracks: food product technology, food quality assurance and safety, food process and preservation engineering, scientific independent research, communication and management and scientific integrity.
During the first stage of the Master’s programme, you will spend the first semester at UGent and the second semester at KU Leuven. The second stage courses of the majors ‘Postharvest and Food Preservation Engineering’ and ‘Food Science and Technology’ are taught respectively at KU Leuven and UGent. At both universities, optional courses and thesis research topics are offered.
For detailed descriptions of the courses and for the course timetable, please consult www.kuleuven.be/ma/mftl/programme
