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 2023-09-05 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

75 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Sciences Hospitality Management

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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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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 or the second level professional higher education in the following groups of study programmes: veterinary medicine, medicine, food technology, agriculture, biology or chemistry.

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

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 14 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 14 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 Hygiene.

Available Scholarships

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