Overview
Food Hygiene from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies provides proficiency on safety and harmlessness of food chain, quality criteria of foodstuffs, knowledge on elaboration and maintenance of safety systems of the food establishments, as well as ability for scientific research on food safety. The programme is completed with the elaboration and defense of the Master thesis.
The graduates work in all kind of establishments of food chain. Master`s degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in the universities in Latvia or abroad.
Students at Food Hygiene from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies will:
- develop multidisciplinary understanding about management and maintenance of the food safety systems.
- be offered to participate in research projects and volunteering activities.
- acquire knowledge and skills on technology of food production, criteria of food safety, quality and hygiene, food infections as well as on legal aspects of international food trade, which allow you to develop your future career in many professional domains.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food technology
- Research methodology
- Pedagogy and psychology
- Foodborne infections
- Food marketing
- Quality systems in the Food Chain
- Food Additives
- Food toxicology
- Genetic modified foods
- The analysis of food shelf-life
- Food hygiene and inspection
- Master thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Jelgava, Latvia
Disciplines
Food ScienceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A copy of your passport;
- Copy of documents that state your previous education (diploma, transcript of records) in their original language. If the document is not in English or Latvian, a notarized translation in English must be provided; The average grade at the previous level of education shall not be less than 65% of the maximum.
- Copy of a document stating your English proficiency
- Copy of a receipt confirming the payment of the application fee
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3000 EUR / year≈ 3000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals3000 EUR / year≈ 3000 EUR / year
Living costs
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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