Providing people with quality, safe, and healthy food daily is one of the most important global challenges that food scientists and technologists are facing today.

Food Science and Nutrition master’s study programme provides students with knowledge and skills to develop innovative food technologies based on the principles of the bioeconomy and healthy nutrition, and to manage food quality and safety projects. Students gain hands-on experience while working in modern food technology labs, which are equipped with pilot-scale technological lines, and conducting research in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Food Science and Nutrition is an internationally recognised master’s programme accredited with the ASIIN Seal and the EQAS Food Quality Label. Graduates can pursue careers in food production, quality and safety management, food innovation group management, food business development, consultancy, or continue their academic journey in PhD studies.

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Programme structure:

Food Science and Nutrition programme at KTU combines advanced knowledge in food chemistry, microbiology, technology, safety, and nutrition with practical, research-based learning. This programme provides students with:

• communication, presentation, creative, and critical thinking skills for problem-solving and teamwork;
• knowledge in advanced food chemistry and analysis, microbiology, technology, safety, and nutrition for the development of future food technologies;
• practical technological and laboratory skills, including working with pilot-scale technological lines and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for bioactive compound isolation, chromatography and mass spectrometry, microbiology, food digestibility, rheology, and structural studies;
• hands-on research experience in scientific laboratories.

The programme offers flexible learning pathways, including interdisciplinary and field-expert competencies, as well as broad exchange possibilities.

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Career opportunities:

The programme provides competencies required to perform research, analytical, advisory, design, and technological work in food companies, as well as in research and development companies. Graduates can work as:

• Food Technologist
• Food Production Manager
• Food Safety and Quality Manager
• Analytical Laboratory Manager
• Product Development Manager

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