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EMFOL - Food of Life – (M.Sc.)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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Application Deadline: December 1; Self-financed students: July 15
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 4,000 ≈ € 8,000 (non-EEA)
Location: Barcelona / Spain / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
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Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

EM Food of Life is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The two-year Masters Course builts on the expertise of four European universities:

* University of Copenhagen, UC
* Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
* Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB
* University of Helsinki, UH

Integration of Animal Science and Food Science and Technology

EM Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Masters Course in the science of animal-derived foods. In a unique way, the course combines animal science and food science and technology focusing on social as well as cultural and, of course, scientific aspects of the food production chain.

What will I study?

Through the EM Food of Life Masters Course, you will acquire basic theoretical knowledge, practical techonologies, and research and development methodologies preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as:

* How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products
* How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer
* How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact

Two Universities - Double Degree

As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.

You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy.

The course is taught in English and leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions.


Contents

The EM Food of Life Masters Course has inputs in both animal and food science, and outputs relevant to both consumer and animal health.

Essential components are:

* Food: Meat and milk products derived from all the relevant farm species including pigs, cattle, small ruminants and poultry
* Life: Effects of nutrition on the health of the consumer, and effects of production systems on the health of the animal

Study at two European universities

The course comprises one year (60 ECTS) at each of two of the four EM Food of Life partner institutions.

All students will attend an Introductory Module at the start of Year One and a Summer School at the start of Year Two.

Intro Course

Study Year One

* University of Copenhagen, UC or
* Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU

Joint Summer School

* Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB or
* University of Helsinki, UH

Study Year Two

* University of Copenhagen, UC
* Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
* Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB
* University of Helsinki, UH

Further international profile

Students will also have the opportunity of a study period with Associate Partners in North America, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Italy. Study Periods may comprise research courses, laboratory experience or industry experience.

IELTS

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

* A good first university degree within relevant discipline (animal science, food science or technology, other biological science) (weight 60%)
* High proficiency in English : IELTS score: 6.0 TOEFL score: 560/IBT 83 (weight 10%)
* Strong personal statement of motivation (weight 10%)
* Good recommendations from two references, of which at least one is academic (weight 10%)
* Relevant work experience (weight 10%)

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

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