Food Science and Technology
You will be introduced to all aspects of foods, for example ecology, quality and the bacteria that are in the food. You will also be able to e.g. specialise in a discipline or focus on a raw ingredient.
You will gain a broad knowledge of the most important foods, from harvest to dinner table.
Name: Food Science and Technology
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
You will learn about the production of different kinds of food, about health and about nutrition.
All aspects of foods will be covered, for example ecology, quality and the bacteria that are in the food.
There are different ways of specialising:
- You can specialise in a discipline: technology, quality, microbiology or chemistry
- You can focus on a particular raw ingredient, for example fish, grain, fruit or vegetables.
- You can choose a specialised programme in Dairy Technology or Meat Science and Technology
Teaching varies between lectures, seminars, exercises and problem-oriented project work in groups. Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for Msc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
The Food Science and Technology
University of Copenhagen/The Technical University of Denmark
Food Science and Technology can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
The programme is offered in cooperation between the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark.
Read more about the programme at www.ku.dk or www.dtu.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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