Overview
Food Science from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies covers food product structure-mechanical properties, food sensory evaluation, sensory and consumer science, regulation of biochemical processes in human body, functional properties of food, natural substances in food system, food shelf-life analysis, development tendencies in nutrition science, genetically modified food, physical-and-chemical properties and metrology, food additive application, in food safety and identification of microorganisms, quality systems in food circulation, food system innovative development, entrepreneurship and marketing, perspective solutions in food packaging.
The study programme is completed with the elaboration and defense of the Master thesis.
Career
The graduates work in all kind of food companies. Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in universities in Latvia or abroad.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Safety
- Regulation of Biochemical Proceses
- Food Microstructure and Texture Properties
- Metrology
- Instrumental Analysis of Food Products
- Advanced Trends of Nutrition
- Innovation of Food System
- Functional Foods
- Genetic Modify Food
- Advanced Food Packing
- Natural Substances in Food Systems I
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Food SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree of Engineering Sciences in Food Science, Bachelor's degree of Natural Sciences, Engineer qualification in Food and Beverage Technology, Professional Bachelor's degree in Catering and Hotel Management.
- Passport copy;
- Copy of documents that state your previous education (diploma, transcript of records) in original language. If the document is not in English or Latvian, also a notarized translation in English have to be provided;
- Copy of document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.), if your mother tongue is not English. An online interview will be organised, if you can not provide any certificate
- 160 EUR - for all foreign applicants
Tuition Fee
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International
4500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Jelgava
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Science.
Available Scholarships
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