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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
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Food SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
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
To alway see correct tuition fees
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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
250 - 370 LVL /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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