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 2023-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Food Sciences

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

4500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Science.

Available Scholarships

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