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| Application Deadline: | EU/EEA: April 1; Non-EU/EEA: January 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free ≈ € 14,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Copenhagen / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Food, quality and safety are much debated in our society. The advances that have taken place in recent decades within technology and biological science have created completely new ways of producing and processing foods. Increasing technologicalisation has made food production extremely complex, and there is a growing need for highly qualified graduates who can grasp and apply the new technologies.
When studying food science, some of the issues you will work with are:
- the relationship between how we treat our soil, crops and livestock, as seen from a foods context.
- the opportunities for improving the quality of our foods with the help of technology.
- planning and managing a production process from raw materials to finished product taking food safety and quality into account.
- the development of new foods on the basis of gastronomic know-how and consumer knowledge.
The food industry is one of Denmark´s most important sectors, and many opportunities exist for food science graduates. Some work in n food companies with product development, quality management and company management. Or graduates are involved with the development of new and healthy foods or working to prevent undesirable bacteria from entering the products.
As the programme is taught in English and the food industry is globally oriented, the course gives you a solid foundation for an international career.
Contents
The MSc programme is a 2-year programme equivalent to 120 ECTS credits. The programme is taught in English.
You can choose between several specialitiations, for example meat, dairy, biotechnology, product development, food safety, or food in general. All specialisations have both compulsory courses and optional subjects. You end the course with a thesis which is often based on a specific problem in a food company or in a research project.
The programme is offered in collaboration between the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and some of the specialisations take place at DTU. It is also possible to pursue elective courses at DTU.
Structure of the programme
The programme consists of compulsory and elective courses and a thesis. The courses you follow vary according to which specialisation you choose. The following specialisations are available:
- General specialisation
- Meat Science and Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Food Safety
- Process Analytical Technology
Additionally, you can choose between three three joint MSc programmes offered in collaboration with international partner universities:
- European MSc programme in Dairy Technology (Lactitech)
- European MSc programme in Sensory Science (Sensory Science)
- Erasmus Mundus Food of Life (EM Food of Life)
Thesis
You will conclude your master´s degree programme with a thesis, which is a substantial written work equivalent to six or nine months of teaching. You can write the thesis alone or in a group. The thesis is often based on a specific problem in a food company or on a research assignment.
Examples of theses include Fast method for determination of Salmonella, New method for determination of the fat content in full cream milk powder, What is good eating quality in pork and how do users perceive it? and Addition of antioxidants to packaging.
Study abroad and practical training
Both the Faculty of Life Sciences and DTU work in close collaboration with production companies and research institutions. Both educational institutions also collaborate with many foreign universities.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants who have completed a bachelor´s degree in Food Science from The Faculty of Life Sciences are directly qualified for admission to the MSc programme in Food Science and Technology.
The following applicants are qualified to apply:
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in the Natural Sciences or a bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from Ankerhus Seminarium or Suhr's Seminarium. However, all applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the bachelor´s programme in Food Science within the areas of mathematics (7,5 ECTS), statistics (7,5 ECTS), chemistry (15 ECTS), microbiology (15 ECTS) and biochemistry (7,5 ECTS).
Applicants with English as a second language must pass one of the following English tests:
1) The IELTS test - International English Language Testing System, with a minimum score of 6.0.
2) The TOEFL® Test - Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM, passed with a minimum score of 83 in the internetbased test (IBT) or minimum 560 in the paper based test. The computer based TOEFL test is not accepted at LIFE.
Exemptions from taking the one of the above mentioned language tests is given to:
- applicants from countries where the national language is English
- applicants from Scandinavia, Nigeria, Ghana or Cameroon
- applicants who can document that English was the medium of teaching during the BSc degree
Language tests older than 2 years are not accepted. Applicants must have their test results sent directly to the Faculty of Life Sciences.
Applications will be processed when the Admissions Office has received your test results.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 83 |
Accreditation
The programmes of University of Copenhagen are being accredited by national accreditation agency ACE Denmark.
THE-QS ranking: University of Copenhagen is the highest ranked Nordic university on the list of the world´s best universities according to the 2009 edition of Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. This year, University of Copenhagen is ranked number 51 worldwide and number 15 in Europe.
Funding details
EU/EEA-citizens do not pay tuition fees in Denmark. However, all students applying for an MSc programme with citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay an annual tuition fee of Euro 14,000. All non-EU/EUA applicants applying for admission to an MSc degree programme are automatically considered for a limited number of scholarships and tuition fee waivers. Priority is given to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
Non-EU/EEA students can also find funding opportunities in Denmark through the PLOTEUS portal: http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/resultdisplay.jsp?docType=14&type=EG&language=en&mode=&ors=375&lc=196&r=389
Non-EU/EEA students from Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) programme countries can apply for a fellowship through Danida's fellowship programme. Applications must be submitted to Danida through the Danish embassy in your home country. For more information, please see www.dfcentre.comInterested? Request information!
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